Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gnoses

Noun

ˈnōs-ˌēz

Definition

The plural form of gnosis, referring to knowledge, especially spiritual or esoteric knowledge.

Examples

The ancient texts contained a variety of gnoses that guided mystical practitioners.
In his lectures, he often referred to different kinds of gnoses that people experience in their spiritual journeys.

Meaning

In various philosophical and religious traditions, gnoses denote forms of knowledge that emphasize personal experience and insight, often related to divine or transcendent truths.