alnascharism

/ˌælnæˈʃɛərɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of prophetic or divinatory power attributed to a person or object, especially in the 19th century, often in the context of spiritualism or mysticism.

“The medium’s claims of supernatural abilities exemplified a classic case of alnascharism.”

Synonyms

  • mesmerism
  • spiritualism

Antonyms

  • rationalism
  • skepticism