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   Mys·ti·cism

   /ˈmistəˌsiz(ə)m/

   

   noun

   • 1. belief that union with or absorption into the Deity or the absolute, or the spiritual apprehension of knowledge inaccessible to the intellect, may be attained through contemplation and self-surrender: "St. Theresa's writings were part of the tradition of Christian mysticism"
   • 2. belief characterized by self-delusion or dreamy confusion of thought, especially when based on the assumption of occult qualities or mysterious agencies: "there is a hint of New Age mysticism in the show's title"

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