mystagogue

mys·ta·gogue

noun \ˈmis-tə-ˌgäg\

Definition of MYSTAGOGUE

1

: one who initiates another into a mystery cult

2

: one who understands or teaches mystical doctrines

— mys·ta·go·gy \-ˌgä-jē, -ˌgō-\ noun

Origin of MYSTAGOGUE

Latin mystagogus, from Greek mystagōgos, from mystēs initiate (perhaps akin to Greek myein to be closed) + agein to lead — more at agent

First Known Use: circa 1550

Rhymes with MYSTAGOGUE

analog, analogue, antilog, apologue, catalog, decalogue, demagogue, dialogue, epilogue, golliwog, homologue, leopard frog, monologue, mummichog, nouvelle vague, pedagogue, pollywog, semilog, sinologue, synagogue, Taganrog, theologue, travelogue, waterlog