noun
the theological doctrine that venerates the rose and the cross as symbols of Christ's Resurrection and redemption; claims various occult powers
• Hypernyms: ↑theological doctrine
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\\-shəˌnizəm\ noun (-s)Usage: usually capitalized
: the principles, institutions, or practices of Rosicrucians
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/roh'zi krooh"sheuh niz'euhm, roz'i-/, n.
the practices or principles of Rosicrucians.
[1730-40; ROSICRUCIAN + -ISM]
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Rosicruˈcianism noun
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Main Entry: ↑Rosicrucian
Useful english dictionary. 2012.