Definition of gnosis Gnosis

gno•sis

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What does gnosis mean?

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Noun

Plural: gnoses

gnosis - intuitive knowledge of spiritual truths; said to have been possessed by ancient Gnostics

intuition instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)

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gnosis (Noun)
An immanent form of knowledge or transcendent insight, such as sought by the Gnostics.
gnosis (Noun)
Act or process of knowing.
gnosis (Noun)
An altered state of awareness in which the will is magically effective.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

gnosis (n.)
The deeper wisdom; knowledge of spiritual truth, such as was claimed by the Gnostics.

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gnosis, noun, singular of gnoses.

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