Cabalist
/kəˈbæl.ɪst/noun
A person who practices or is an expert in the mystical interpretation of the Hebrew scriptures, known as Kabbalah.
Did you know?The term 'Cabalist' ties to the Kabbalah, a mystical Jewish tradition that influences many occult practices today, linking spirituality to the cosmos.
Etymological Timeline
Medieval Latin
Latin
cabalista
“A practitioner or scholar of the mystical interpretation of scriptures.”
17th Century
Early Modern English
cabalist
“One who engages in the esoteric teachings derived from Kabbalah.”
18th Century
English
cabalist
“Referring to those involved in secretive or conspiratorial groups, expanding beyond Jewish mysticism.”
Modern English
English
cabalist
“A broader term for anyone who seeks hidden knowledge through mystical or occult practices.”
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