Gnosis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈnəʊ.sɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gnosis is a noun meaning (religion) An immanent form of knowledge or transcendent insight, such as sought by the Gnostics.
Meaning
(religion) An immanent form of knowledge or transcendent insight, such as sought by the Gnostics.
More Meanings
- The act or process of knowing in general.
- (occult) An altered state of awareness in which the will is magically effective.
Word Forms
- gnoses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cardiognosticism, telegnosis, hierognosis, innerstanding, cognoscence, insight.
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