1. a person who practices or studies Hermeticism, an ancient philosophical and spiritual tradition based on the teachings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus
Usage: often capitalized; scholarly or esoteric context
2. a person skilled in or devoted to alchemy, mysticism, or occult sciences, especially those associated with Hermetic philosophy
Usage: historical or specialized usage

Examples

• The hermetist studied ancient texts seeking hidden wisdom about the nature of the universe.
• Medieval hermetists believed in the correspondence between the microcosm and macrocosm.
• She identified as a hermetist, exploring the spiritual dimensions of Hermetic philosophy.
• The library contained rare manuscripts written by Renaissance hermetists.
• Hermetists have long been interested in the symbolic meaning of alchemical processes.