mysticism n - definition in American English Dictionary

mysticism

/ˈmɪs·təˌsɪz·əm/ n [U]

Definition

› the belief that it is possible to directly obtain truth or achieve communication with God or other forces controlling the universe by prayer and contemplation (= serious, quiet consideration)

mystical

/ˈmɪs·tɪ·kəl/ adj (also mystic /ˈmɪs·tɪk/)

›

a mystical experience

(Definition of mysticism n from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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