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Word 'Gnostic' in Other Languages
- Gnostic in Assamese অসমীয়া
- Gnostic in Bengali বাংলা
- Gnostic in Bodo बड़ो
- Gnostic in Dogri डोगरी
- Gnostic in English
- Gnostic in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- Gnostic in Hindi हिन्दी
- Gnostic in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- Gnostic in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- Gnostic in Konkani कोंकणी
- Gnostic in Maithili মৈথিলী
- Gnostic in Malayalam മലയാളം
- Gnostic in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- Gnostic in Marathi मराठी
- Gnostic in Nepali नेपाली
- Gnostic in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Gnostic in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Gnostic in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- Gnostic in Santali
- Gnostic in Sindhi سنڌي
- Gnostic in Tamil தமிழ்
- Gnostic in Telugu తెలుగు
- Gnostic in Urdu اُردُو
Gnostic
Part of Speech
Adjective, Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈnɒstɪk/ (British), /ˈnɑːstɪk/ (American)
Definitions
- Adjective: Relating to knowledge, especially esoteric mystical knowledge.
- Noun: A person who adheres to Gnosticism, a religious movement emphasizing spiritual knowledge over orthodox teachings.
Usage Examples
- Adjective: The Gnostic teachings focus on enlightenment and inner wisdom.
- Noun: Early Gnostics believed in the pursuit of divine knowledge to attain salvation.
Etymology
From Greek "γνωστικός" (gnōstikós), meaning "knowing," derived from "γνῶσις" (gnōsis), meaning "knowledge."
Synonyms
- Esoteric
- Mystical
- Philosophical
Antonyms
- Agnostic
- Ignorant
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Gnostique | /ɡnɔstik/ |
| Spanish | Gnóstico | /ˈɡnos.ti.ko/ |
| German | Gnostisch | /ˈɡnɔstɪʃ/ |
| Hindi | ग्नॉस्टिक | /ɡnoːstɪk/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 诺斯替派 | /nuò sī tì pài/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /ˈnɒstɪk/
American English: /ˈnɑːstɪk/
Historical Usage
The term 'Gnostic' dates back to early Christian sects that sought secret knowledge as a means of salvation.
Cultural Nuances
The concept of Gnosticism has influenced many philosophical and theological traditions, often contrasting with mainstream religious beliefs.
More Information
Gnosticism was a prominent movement in the early centuries AD, advocating the idea that spiritual enlightenment comes through knowledge rather than faith.