theosophism

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A belief in a hidden spiritual wisdom that connects all life

noun
/θiˈɑsəˌfɪzəm/

: teosofismo

Adherents to theosophism believe in a universal spiritual wisdom beyond organized religion.

Examples

The tenets of theosophism emphasize the interconnectedness of all life and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.
Many practitioners of theosophism seek to understand the deeper spiritual meanings of existence.
His study of theosophism greatly influenced his philosophical writings.
The history of theosophism in the West dates back to the late 19th century.
Many people practice theosophism to explore spiritual truths.
The study of theosophism can lead to profound insights.
In her writings, she discusses how theosophism offers a unique perspective on the nature of reality.

Synonyms

theosophy

vstheosophism

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Beliefs that try to know God and the soul through spiritual experience and mix ideas from different religions

refers to personal belief in and adherence to those mystical principles

How Committed

zealotry

Offensive

4 9.5

devotion

39 3.9

theosophism

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belief

∞ 1.1

interest

∞ 1.0

curiosity

318 2.2

indifference

71 4.6

Surface Forms

theosophism singular

theosophisms plural

Morphology

theosophism = theosophy (transparent) = theosophy + ism

Formed by adding the productive suffix '-ism' to 'theosophy' to indicate a doctrine or belief, so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Theosophism comes from the Greek parts theo- 'god' and -sophy 'wisdom', the same 'sophy' you see in philosophy. So, theosophism is a belief or system that seeks spiritual 'wisdom' about God, often beyond organized religion.