Meaning & use
Occultism
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Belief in or the study of supernatural or mystical practices and phenomena, such as magic, astrology, and divination.
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The novel's protagonist becomes obsessed with occultism after inheriting his grandfather's library of forbidden texts.
Nineteenth-century Europe saw a surge of interest in occultism, from tarot reading to séances.
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The word derives from Latin "occultus," meaning "hidden" or "secret," reflecting the idea of concealed or esoteric knowledge.
Words with a similar meaning
mysticismthe supernatural
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