noun
- plural of theosophy; religious or philosophical systems claiming direct insight into divine nature through spiritual ecstasy, direct intuition, or special individual relations with God
Usage: formal; philosophical
Examples
- The professor compared various theosophies from different cultures.
- Ancient theosophies often emphasized direct communion with the divine.
- She studied Eastern and Western theosophies in her comparative religion course.
- The library’s collection included texts on medieval theosophies.
- Modern theosophies blend traditional mysticism with contemporary thought.