occultism

noun

oc·​cult·​ism ə-ˈkəl-ˌti-zəm 

ä-;

ˈä-ˌkəl-

: occult theory or practice : belief in or study of the action or influence of supernatural or supernormal powers

occultist

ə-ˈkəl-tist 

ä-;

ˈä-ˌkəl-

noun

Examples of occultism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mysticism and occultism spread rapidly in the dying days of the Russian empire. — Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025

In one example, some teachers are let into the fictional realm of Agartha, which is a key setting in neo-Nazi occultism where everyone is white and blond. — Owen Carry, Wired News, 11 Mar. 2026

In modern pop culture, vampires have strayed away from occultism and are often depicted through a Christian lens, being repelled by crucifixes and sunlight. — Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

The transformation of Tarocchi into a divinatory tool began in the late 18th century, driven by the rise of occultism in France. — Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

occult entry 2 + -ism

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for occultism

• autism
• fascism
• racism
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• sophism
• statism
• sufism
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Kids Definition

occultism

noun

oc·​cult·​ism ə-ˈkəl-ˌtiz-əm 

ä-;

ˈäk-ˌəl-ˌtiz-əm

: a belief in the action or influence of supernatural powers

occultist

-təst 

noun