Complete Definition of "Rosicrucian"

English

Etymology
It was 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.

Noun
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  1. a 'Brother' of the 'Order of the Rose Cross'; a member of the Rosicrucian Order.
  2. 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.

Adjective
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  1. context|of teachings mystic, occult or esoteric and related to the philosophy of Rosicrucianism

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