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Rosicrucian
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English
Rosicrucianism
Etymology
Originally employed in the three Manifestos of the Order, published as anonymous in the early 17th century: Fama Fraternitatis, 1614; Confessio Fraternitatis, 1615; and The Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreuz, 1616. Ultimately, from en la rosa rose + la crux cross + en -ian.
Pronunciation
en /ˌɹəʊ.zɪˈkɹuːʃən/ RP
en /ˌɹoʊ.zɪˈkɹuʃən/ /ˌɹɑzɪˈkɹuʃən/ GA
en uːʃən 4
Noun
A 'Brother' of the 'Order of the Rose Cross'; a member of a Rosicrucian Order.
A member of certain modern groups or organizations formed for the study of Rosicrucianism and allied subjects.
the Rosicrucian Fellowship
Usage notes
Although most members of the modern Rosicrucian groups and organizations are known as Rosicrucianists, the members of some modern groups designate themselves as Rosicrucians, including those of the Ancient Mystic Order Rosae Crucis.
Derived terms
en Rosicrucianism Rosicrucianist
Translations
member of Rosicrucian Order
Czech: cs rosenkrucián m
Finnish: fi ruusuristiläinen
French: fr rosicrucien m, fr rosicrucienne f
German: de Rosenkreuzer m, de Rosenkreuzerin f, de Rosenkreutzer m, de Rosenkreutzerin f, de Rosencreutzer m, de Rosencreutzerin f, de Rosenkreuzler m, de Rosenkreuzlerin f, de Rosenkreutzler m, de Rosenkreutzlerin f
Spanish: es rosacruz m f
Adjective
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en of teachings mystic, occult or esoteric and related to the philosophy of Rosicrucianism.
Translations
related to Rosicrucianism
Czech: cs rosenkruciánský
Finnish: fi ruusuristiläinen
French: fr rosicrucien
German: de rosenkreuzerisch, de rosenkreuzisch, de rosenkreutzerisch, de rosenkreutzisch, de rosencreutzerisch, de rosencreutzisch
Related terms
en Rosy Cross
en People