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gnostic

/ˈnɒstɪk/ /ˈnɑːstɪk/

Meanings
noun
A believer in Gnosticism

Examples :

"The professor explained that a gnostic believed in a special, secret knowledge needed for salvation. "
religion philosophy person theology

Related Words

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salvation noun

/sælˈveɪʃən/

The process of being saved, the state of having been saved (from hell).

"Collective salvation is not possible without personal salvation, but the latter is achievable."

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knowledge noun

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/

The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.

"My knowledge of history helped me understand the current political situation better. "

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gnosticism noun

/ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ /ˈnɑːstɪsɪzəm/

A wide variety of Jewish and early Christian sects having an interest in gnosis, or divine knowledge, and generally holding the belief that there is a god greater than the Demiurge, or the creator of the world.

"Scholars study gnosticism to understand early Christian beliefs about a separate, higher God beyond the creator of our world. "

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believed verb

/bɪˈliːvd/ /biˈliːvd/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

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believer noun

/bəˈliːvər/ /bɪˈliːvər/

A person who believes; especially regarding religion.

"My grandmother is a strong believer in God and goes to church every Sunday. "

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philosophy noun

/fɪˈlɒsəfi/ /fɪˈlɑsəfi/

The love of wisdom.

"My philosophy for dealing with difficult classmates is to listen carefully and try to understand their perspectives. "

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professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

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explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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intellectual noun

/ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/

An intelligent, learned person, especially one who discourses about learned matters.

"The intellectual presented a compelling argument for a new school policy. "

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spiritual noun

/ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/

A Christian religious song, especially one in an African-American style, or a similar non-religious song.

"The church choir practiced the new spirituals for their Sunday service. "

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understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

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influences noun

/ˈɪn.fl(j)u.ən.sɪz/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."