Rosicrucian

noun

Ro·​si·​cru·​cian ˌrō-zə-ˈkrü-shən 

ˌrä-

1

: an adherent of a 17th and 18th century movement professing esoteric and occult wisdom with emphasis on mysticism and spiritual enlightenment

2

: a member of one of several organizations held to be descended from the Rosicrucians

Rosicrucian adjective

Rosicrucianism

ˌrō-zə-ˈkrü-shə-ˌni-zəm 

ˌrä-

noun

Examples of Rosicrucian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There's also the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, which houses North America's largest collection of Egyptian artifacts; and a city park that features the world's largest Monopoly game. —Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 22 May 2024

Many of Bes' worshipers were ancient Egyptian newlyweds, according to the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, as the god of fertility and childbirth. —Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024

There are other outdoor labyrinths at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve in Oakland, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose and Briones Regional Park in Martinez. —Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024

According to the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Egyptians imagined Anubis this way because jackals often roamed cemeteries feasting on the flesh of the deceased. —Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Christian Rosenkreutz (New Latin Rosae Crucis) reputed 15th century founder of the movement

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1