Hermeticism: Meaning and Definition of

Her•met•i•cism

Pronunciation: (hûr-met'u-siz"um), [key]
— n.
  1. the body of ideas set forth in Hermetic writings.
  2. adherence to the ideas expressed in Hermetic writings.
  3. the occult sciences, esp. alchemy.
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