Gnostic Definition & Meaning

gnostic
adjective
  1. of or relating to Gnosticism; "Gnostic writings"
  2. possessing intellectual or esoteric knowledge of spiritual things
noun
  1. an advocate of Gnosticism

"Gnostic" in song lyrics

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  • "universal christian gnostic"
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  • "st. peter inverted cross gnostic"
    AOL — AOL
  • "define coptic and gnostic"
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Usage tips for "gnostic"

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