occultism
nounmasculinetécnico/ɔkuɫˈtiʒmu/low
o·cul·tis·mo
Definition
A set of doctrines and practices aimed at knowledge and control of supposed secret or supernatural forces.
He devoted his life to the study of occultism.
Some associate occultism with magical practices.
Common collocations
occult practicesstudy of the occultoccult books
Etymology
Do latim 'occultus' + sufixo '-ismo'.