cabalist
/ˈkæbəlɪst/
noun
- A person who studies or follows a secret or mystical doctrine, especially one related to Jewish mysticism (Kabbalah).
- In the 16th century, many European scholars consulted a cabalist to understand hidden spiritual truths.
- The cabalist spent years decoding the symbolic meanings in ancient scriptures.
- She became a cabalist after discovering a library of mystical writings in her grandfather's attic.