theosophist en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /θiˈɑsəfɪst/ (US)
- (Southern-England) audio
- thē-ŏs′ə-fĭst
Etymology
Etymology tree English theosophy Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English theosophist From theosophy + -ist.
Meanings
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An advocate of, or believer in theosophy.
What can it be but the heaving of the Hypochondria that lifts up the Mind to such high comparisons from a supposition so false and foolish? But I have observed generally of Chymists^([sic]) and Theosophists, as of feveral other men more palpably mad, that their thoughts are carried much to Astrology, it being a fancifull study built upon very slight grounds, and indeed I do not queftion, but a relique of the ancient superstition and Idolatry amongst the rude Heathens, which either their own Melancholy, or something worse, instructed them in.
1662, Henry More, “A brief discourse of the nature, causes, kinds, and cure of enthusiasm”, in A collection of several philosophical writings, 2nd edition, London: Flesher, page 30, or, § xliv:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| theosophists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
theosophe · theosopher · theosoph
Translations (6)
el θεοσοφιστής (an advocate of, or believer in theosophy) · tl batharunong (an advocate of, or believer in theosophy) · hi थियोसोफिस्ट (an advocate of, or believer in theosophy) · fi teosofi (an advocate of, or believer in theosophy) · es teósofo (an advocate of, or believer in theosophy) · ru теосо́ф (an advocate of, or believer in theosophy)