Rosicrucian

noun

Ro·​si·​cru·​cian ˌrō-zə-ˈkrü-shən 

ˌrä-

1

: an adherent of a 17th and 18th century movement professing esoteric and occult wisdom with emphasis on mysticism and spiritual enlightenment

2

: a member of one of several organizations held to be descended from the Rosicrucians

Rosicrucian adjective

Rosicrucianism

ˌrō-zə-ˈkrü-shə-ˌni-zəm 

ˌrä-

noun

Word History

Etymology

Christian Rosenkreutz (New Latin Rosae Crucis) reputed 15th century founder of the movement

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1