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What is another word for Rosicrucians?

Pronunciation: [ɹˌɒsɪkɹˈuːʃi͡ənz] (IPA)

Rosicrucians are members of a secret society that originated in the early 17th century in Germany. They were known for their interest in mystical and occult practices, as well as their focus on spiritual development. Synonyms for the word Rosicrucians include Rosicrucianists, Rosicrucian Order, Rosicrucian Brotherhood, and Rosicrucian Fraternity. Other related terms include mystics, esotericists, occultists, and spiritual seekers. These terms are often used interchangeably to refer to individuals or groups who share an interest in the study of spirituality, mysticism, and the hidden aspects of reality.
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What are the hypernyms for Rosicrucians?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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    secret societies, esoteric orders, religious groups, spiritual organizations.

Usage examples for Rosicrucians

Bulwer Lytton's "Zanoni," a peculiarly fanciful work, unfolds the mysteries of the Rosicrucians.
"A History of English Prose Fiction"
Bayard Tuckerman
It may be difficult to discover the principles of the Rosicrucians, but it is much easier to discover the principles of the Rosicrucians than the principles of the United States: nor has any secret society kept its aims so quiet as humanity.
"Robert Browning"
G. K. Chesterton
He was a strange man, and as we sat together smoking, I often wondered whether he were mad or sane, for I think the wildest dreams of Paracelsus and the Rosicrucians would appear plain and sober fact compared with the theories I have heard him earnestly advance in that grimy den of his.
"The House of Souls"
Arthur Machen

Related words: Rosicrucian Order, Rosicrucians in America, Rosicrucian Order in America, Rosicrucians in the United States, Rosicrucians in the U.S., The American Rosicrucian Society, The Rosicrucian Fellowship, American Rosicrucian Society

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