Rosicrucian

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noun (1)

Ro·​si·​cru·​cian ˌrō-zə-ˈkrü-shən 

ˌrä-

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: 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

Rosicrucianism

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noun (2)

Rosi·​cru·​cian·​ism -shəˌnizəm 

plural -s

: the principles, institutions, or practices of Rosicrucians

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

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

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1698, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Rosicrucian

• absolution
• allocution
• attribution
• comminution
• constitution
• contribution
• convolution
• destitution
• devolution
• diminution
• dissolution
• distribution