mysticisme

Definitions of mysticisme
  1. noun
    obscure or irrational thought
    synonyms: mystiek
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    type of:
    denken, denktrant, denkwereld, denkwerk, denkwijs, denkwijze, dunken, gedachte, gedachtenwereld, geestesarbeid, hersenarbeid, hersenwerk, hoofdwerk
    the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
  2. noun
    a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
    synonyms: mystiek
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    types:
    quiëtisme
    a form of religious mysticism requiring withdrawal from all human effort and passive contemplation of God
    type of:
    erezaak, geloof, geloofsovertuiging, gewetenszaak, godsdienst, kloosterleven, religie
    a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
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