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mysticism

/ˌmɪsˈtɪsɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does mysticism mean?

noun

The practice of achieving a deep spiritual insight or experience, especially by means of contemplation or introspection. A belief in the existence of spiritual realities that transcend the material world.

Example

"The mysticism of the ancient Greeks was a central aspect of their philosophy and culture."

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