1. a person who studies or practices Kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism
Usage: religious; historical
2. a person who engages in secret or mysterious practices; a conspirator
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The medieval cabalist spent years studying ancient Hebrew texts.
• She became a renowned cabalist, interpreting mystical Jewish teachings.
• The rabbi was known as a learned cabalist in his community.
• Ancient cabalists believed in hidden meanings within scripture.
• The novel featured a mysterious cabalist who possessed secret knowledge.
• Historians studied the writings of famous cabalists from the Renaissance.