Where does “occultism” come from?
Occultism derives from English occult, Ancient Greek -ισμός, Ancient Greek -μός, Latin ob-, Proto-Indo-European ḱēl-, Proto-Indo-European ḱel-, Ancient Greek ὀβελός, and Ancient Greek βέλος meaning to conceal or hide.
occultism (English): The study of the supernatural; A belief in occult...
Definitions
- The study of the supernatural; A belief in occult...
Ancestry of “occultism”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | occultisme | occult, occultism (supernatural affairs) |