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'.