noun
- people who study or practice Kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism
- people who engage in secret schemes or conspiracies
Usage: religious; mysticism
Usage: often pejorative
Examples
- Medieval cabalists developed complex interpretations of sacred texts.
- The cabalists spent years studying ancient Hebrew manuscripts.
- Some cabalists believed in the mystical power of numbers and letters.
- The political cabalists met secretly to plan their strategy.
- Critics accused the group of being cabalists working against the government.
- Modern cabalists continue to explore Jewish mystical traditions.