rosicrucianism

Definition of Rosicrucianism in English :

Noun

1. rosicrucianism

the theological doctrine that venerates the rose and the cross as symbols of Christ's Resurrection and redemption; claims various occult powers

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Rosicrucianism

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noun

1.

a member of a society professing esoteric religious doctrines, venerating the emblems of the rose and Cross as symbols of Christ's Resurrection and Redemption, and claiming various occult powers

adjective

2.

of, relating to, or designating the Rosicrucians or Rosicrucianism

Rosicrucianism

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noun

1.

any of a number of persons in the 17th and 18th cent. who professed to be members of a secret society said to have various sorts of occult lore and power

2.

a member of any of several later groups with doctrines and practices said to be based on those of these persons; esp., the Rosicrucian Order, or the Ancient Mystic Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC)

adjective

3.

of or characteristic of the Rosicrucians

Rosicrucianism

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n.

1. A member of one of several international organizations such as the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis, devoted to the study of ancient mystical, philosophical, and religious doctrines and concerned with the application of these doctrines to modern life.

2. A member of any of several secret organizations or orders of the 1600s and 1700s concerned with the study of religious mysticism and professing esoteric religious beliefs.

adj.

Of or relating to Rosicrucians or their philosophy.

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