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mysticism

nounmasculine/miʃ.ti.ˈsiʒ.mu/medium

mis·ti·cis·mo

Definition

A doctrine or practice that seeks direct union with the divine or the absolute through spiritual experience; a tendency towards the mysterious or supernatural.
Eastern mysticism influenced his thinking.
There is a certain mysticism associated with that ancient place.
Common collocations
religious mysticismeastern mysticismpractice of mysticism

Etymology

Do grego 'mystikós', através do latim 'mysticus'.

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