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mysticism

mys·ti·cism [ místə sìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. belief in intuitive spiritual revelation: the belief that personal communication or union with the divine is achieved through intuition, faith, ecstasy, or sudden insight rather than through rational thought

2. spiritual system: a system of religious belief or practice that people follow to achieve personal communication or union with the divine

3. confused and vague ideas: vague or unsubstantiated thought or speculation about something

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