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Rosicrucian

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Ro·si·cru·cian  (rz-krshn, rz-)
n.
1. A member of an international organization, especially the Ancient Mystic Order Rosae Crucis and the Rosicrucian Order, devoted to the study of ancient mystical, philosophical, and religious doctrines and concerned with the application of these doctrines to modern life.
2. A member of any of several secret organizations or orders of the 17th and 18th centuries concerned with the study of religious mysticism and professing esoteric religious beliefs.
adj.
Of or relating to Rosicrucians or their philosophy.

[From New Latin (Frter) Rosae Crucis, (Brother) of the Cross of the Rose, translation of German Rosenkreutz, surname of the traditional founder of the society.]

Rosi·crucian·ism n.

Rosicrucian [ˌrəʊzɪˈkruːʃən]
n
(Christian Churches, other) a member of a society professing esoteric religious doctrines, venerating the emblems of the rose and Cross as symbols of Christ's Resurrection and Redemption, and claiming various occult powers
adj
(Christian Churches, other) of, relating to, or designating the Rosicrucians or Rosicrucianism
[from Latin Rosae Crucis Rose of the Cross, translation of the German name Christian Rosenkreuz, supposed founder of the society in the 15th century]
Rosicrucianism  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Rosicrucian - a member of any of various organizations that subsequently derived from the 17th-century society
fellow member, member - one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization); "only members will be admitted"; "a member of the faculty"; "she was introduced to all the members of his family"
2.Rosicrucian - a member of a secret 17th-century society of philosophers and scholars versed in mystical and metaphysical and alchemical lore
fellow member, member - one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization); "only members will be admitted"; "a member of the faculty"; "she was introduced to all the members of his family"
Adj.1.Rosicrucian - of or relating to the Rosicrucians
Translations
Rosicrucian [ˌrəʊzɪˈkruːʃən]
A. Nrosacruz mf
B. ADJrosacruz
Rosicrucian
nRosenkreu(t)zer m
adjder Rosenkreu(t)zer


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(Count of the Holy Roman Empire, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Brazen Crown, Perpetual Arch-Master of the Rosicrucian Masons of Mesopotamia; Attached (in Honorary Capacities) to Societies Musical, Societies Medical, Societies Philosophical, and Societies General Benevolent, throughout Europe; etc.
The reputation which it brought him was very properly increased by the publication the next year of the admirable mock-epic 'The Rape of the Lock,' which Pope soon improved, against Addison's advice, by the delightful 'machinery' of the Rosicrucian sylphs.
 
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