Mystagogue Definition

mĭstə-gŏg, -gôg
noun
A person who interprets religious mysteries or initiates others into them.
Webster's New World
One who holds or spreads mystical doctrines.
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Noun

Singular:
mystagogue
Plural:
mystagogues

Origin of Mystagogue

  • From Latin mystagōgus from Greek mustagōgos mustēs an initiate mystery1 agōgos guide, leader (from agein to lead ag- in Indo-European roots)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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