What is another word for occultist?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒkəltˌɪst] (IPA)

An occultist is a person who practices or studies various forms of the occult. Some synonyms for an occultist are a mystic, a magician, a witch, or a spiritualist. A mystic is someone who believes in the existence of a divine power, and seeks a deeper understanding of it through spiritual practices. A magician practices magic and manipulates the natural world through spells and rituals. A witch is someone who practices witchcraft, which involves using supernatural powers to achieve a particular goal. Finally, a spiritualist is someone who believes in spirits and communicates with them through various forms of divination, such as tarot cards or seances.

What are the hypernyms for Occultist?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Occultist?

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What are the antonyms for Occultist?

  • n.

    wizard

Usage examples for Occultist

She could have fallen in a strange and subtle thrall of redolent imaginings, except that thought of the source of it all, the occultist-was as acid in her veins.
"She Buildeth Her House"
Will Comfort
It was dreadful to be forced to think of the occultist, when her heart cried out for another moment such as that of yesterday, in which she could watch his eyes and whisper, "I am very proud to be the Skylark you treasure so...."
"She Buildeth Her House"
Will Comfort
They whispered the fate of Saint Pierre-a city's soul torn from the shrieking flesh; shadows lifted from the mystery of the little wine-shop; clearly they saw how the occultist, his magnetism crippled, had used Jacques and Soronia; and Charter recalled now where he had seen the face of Paula before-the photograph in the Bellingham-cabin on the Panther....
"She Buildeth Her House"
Will Comfort

Famous quotes with Occultist

  • The real importance of Swedenborg lies in the doctrines he taught, which are the reverse of the gloom and hell-fire of other breakaway sects.God is Divine Goodness, and Jesus is Divine Wisdom, and Goodness has to be approached through Wisdom.Its founder may have not been a great occultist, but he was a great man.
    Colin Wilson
  • Actually, it was in Paris in 1914 that I did my first collages, for an occultist friend. They were mysterious portico's which were supposed to replace mural paintings and which evoked the structure of palm branches or fish-bones.
    Jean Arp

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