neo-Pythagoreanism

noun

"+

variants or Neo-Pythagoreanism

: the doctrines of a school philosophy originating in Alexandria about the beginning of the first century a.d. and reviving with mystical interpretations many Pythagorean ideas

Word History

Etymology

ne- + pythagoreanism

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!