Noun: occultism u'kúl,ti-zum or 'ó,kúl,ti-zum
- The study of the supernatural
"The library had an extensive section devoted to occultism"
- A belief in supernatural powers and the possibility of bringing them under human control
"Her interest in occultism led her to study ancient mystical texts"
Derived forms: occultisms
Type of: bailiwick, discipline, field, field of study, study, subject, subject area, subject field, supernaturalism
Encyclopedia: Occultism