Gnostic (Noun)
Meaning
An advocate of Gnosticism.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The philosopher considered herself a gnostic, believing in the attainment of spiritual knowledge through mystical experiences.
- As a prominent figure in the Gnostic community, the writer argued that ignorance of one's true divine nature was a state caused by forgetfulness of its source.
- His conversion to Gnosticism transformed him into a devoted gnostic, spreading the doctrine that humans contain a divine spark within themselves.
- Critics described the poet as a gnostic due to the spiritual messages and themes embedded in his poetry.
- After an intense spiritual awakening, the artist pronounced herself a gnostic, striving to reveal esoteric truths in her artwork.