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Rosicrucianism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌɹəʊ.zɪˈkɹuːʃəˌnɪzəm/
  • General-American: /ˌɹoʊ.zɪˈkɹuʃəˌnɪzəm/
  • General-American: /ˌɹɑzɪˈkɹuʃəˌnɪzəm/

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noun

Meaning 1

A theology of a secret society of mystics, allegedly formed in late medieval Germany by Christian Rosenkreutz, and using the rose cross as their symbol.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the theological doctrine that venerates the rose and the cross as symbols of Christ's Resurrection and redemption; claims various occult powers

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: theological doctrine

History

Etymology

From Rosicrucian + -ism.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: ruusuristiläisyys — medieval theology