GNOSTIC


Meaning of GNOSTIC in English

[ 'nɒstɪk ]

■ adjective

1》 relating to knowledge, especially esoteric mystical knowledge.

2》 ( Gnostic ) relating to Gnosticism.

■ noun ( Gnostic ) an adherent of Gnosticism.

Origin

C16: via eccles. L. from Gk gnōstikos , from gnōstos 'known'.

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