- belief in occult forces and powers
- the practice or study of occult arts
occultism


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occultism

noun
The belief in and study of hidden supernatural powers, especially with the aim of bringing them under human control.
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- oc·cult′ist
noun
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Noun
(plural occultisms)
- The study of the supernatural
- A belief in occult powers and the hope of controlling them
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