Gnostic
Translation of "gnostic" into Russian
gnostic
AdjectiveUK
/ˈnɒstɪk/
US
/ˈnɑːstɪk/
gnostic
more gnostic Comp.
most gnostic Super.
The gnostic teachings were considered esoteric and profound.
Гностические учения считались эзотерическими и глубокими.
Definitions
gnostic
NounUK
/ˈnɒstɪk/
US
/ˈnɑːstɪk/
An adherent of any of various early Christian and pre-Christian sects that emphasised esoteric spiritual knowledge (gnosis) as the path to salvation.
A Gnostic viewed the material world as the flawed creation of a lesser deity.
gnostic
AdjectiveUK
/ˈnɒstɪk/
US
/ˈnɑːstɪk/
Relating to knowledge, especially esoteric mystical knowledge.
The gnostic teachings of the ancient sect were considered secretive and profound.
Of or relating to Gnosticism or its adherents.
Several gnostic texts were discovered among the Nag Hammadi manuscripts.