gnostic

gnos·tic

noun, often capitalized \ˈnäs-tik\

Definition of GNOSTIC

: an adherent of gnosticism

— gnostic adjective often capitalized

Origin of GNOSTIC

Late Latin gnosticus, from Greek gnōstikos of knowledge, from gignōskein

First Known Use: circa 1587

Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms

Zen, antinomian, avatar, gnosticism, illuminati, ineffable, karma, koan, mantra