Meaning & use
gnostic
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Relating to knowledge, especially esoteric spiritual or mystical knowledge.
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The philosopher explored gnostic ideas about hidden divine truth.
Several ancient texts reflect a gnostic view that salvation comes through secret knowledge.
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Capitalized as 'Gnostic,' the word refers specifically to Gnosticism, an early religious movement; lowercase 'gnostic' is used more generally to mean 'relating to knowledge.'
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