What is mysticism?
mysticism
noun [U]
the belief that there is hidden meaning in life or that each human being can unite with God

mystic
noun [C]
someone who attempts to be united with God through prayer

mys·ti·cism

Pronunciation:

\ˈmis-tə-ˌsi-zəm\

Function:

noun

Date:

1735

1: the experience of mystical union or direct communion with ultimate reality reported by mystics2: the belief that direct knowledge of God, spiritual truth, or ultimate reality can be attained through subjective experience (as intuition or insight)