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mysticism

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/miʃ.ti.ˈsiʒ.mu/mis·ti·cis·mo

Definition

1

A doctrine or practice that seeks direct union with the divine or the absolute through spiritual experience; a tendency towards the mysterious or supernatural.

Usage examples

Eastern mysticism influenced his thinking.
There is a certain mysticism associated with that ancient place.

Common combinations

religious mysticismeastern mysticismpractice of mysticism