theurgy

noun
UK: /ˈθiːɜːdʒi/
US: /ˈθiːɜːrdʒi/

  1. A system of magical practices used to communicate with or influence gods.

    1. Theurgy aims to unite with the divine through rituals.
    2. Practitioners believed theurgy could reveal secrets of the universe.

  2. Ritualistic magic intended to invoke the help or presence of divine beings.

    1. He studied theurgy to perform the sacred rites.
    2. The scholar explored the role of theurgy in ancient religions.

Synonyms

magic witchcraft sorcery

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "theurgy" in English means: A system of magical practices used to communicate with or influence gods., Ritualistic magic intended to invoke the help or presence of divine beings..

The phonetic transcription of "theurgy" is /ˈθiːɜːdʒi/ in British English and /ˈθiːɜːrdʒi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "theurgy": magic, witchcraft, sorcery.

Example usage of "theurgy": "Theurgy aims to unite with the divine through rituals.". More examples on the page.