cabalist
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- noun
- /ˈkæbəlɪst/
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conspirador
- She was rumored to be a cabalist, orchestrating events from behind the scenes.
Examples
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I'd also bet that 90% or more of these families are high-degree Freemasons and Cabalists.
Blog text (27) -
Look for the Cabalists to soon use another ploy to install a jihadist government that will
Blog text (24) -
When the cabalist who has power over him loses that power, Ahasuerus vanishes from the text. Like the immortals of Machado and Borges, he too has myriad professions, but unlike either of them, his story reaches no conclusion.
Academic text (2000) -
The cabalist gathered with other members in secret to discuss their next move.
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Rumors suggest that the wealthy businessman is a cabalist involved in shadowy dealings.
Synonyms
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6.2
A person who secretly plans with others to do something illegal or harmful
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6.4
A person who plans a secret illegal or harmful act
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7.3
A person who helps plan something illegal with others
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A person who secretly plans to trick others for personal gain
A person who secretly plans to harm or trick others
A person who secretly helps others do something illegal
How Conspiratorial
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Cabalist can also mean a member of a secret group; the word came into English through Latin and French from Hebrew qabbalah, and because it was linked to hidden knowledge it grew to mean someone in a small group with secret plans.