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Definitions

Noun

1. 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. uncountable
2. 2
   the theological doctrine that venerates the rose and the cross as symbols of Christ's Resurrection and redemption; claims various occult powers wordnet

Synonyms

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denomination

Etymology

From Rosicrucian + -ism.

Related phrases

secret society

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