gnostic
adjective/ˈnɒstɪk/
Frequency rank: #16,134 most common English word
Meaning
relating to knowledge, especially esoteric spiritual knowledge claimed to provide divine truth.
Example sentence
The philosopher held gnostic beliefs, claiming that hidden knowledge could lead to spiritual salvation.
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