1. Plural of kabbalist; practitioners or scholars of Kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism and esoteric interpretation of Hebrew scriptures.
Usage: Often capitalized; Primarily used in religious, historical, and academic contexts

Examples

• Medieval kabbalists developed complex systems of interpreting the Torah through numerical and symbolic methods.
• The kabbalists believed that hidden meanings lay beneath the surface of sacred texts.
• Many kabbalists sought to understand the nature of God through mystical contemplation.
• Scholars of Jewish mysticism study the writings of famous kabbalists from the 12th century onward.
• The kabbalists' influence extended beyond Judaism into European esoteric traditions.