carpocratian

/kɑrpəˈkrætiən/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Gnostic Christian sect founded by Carpocrates, emphasizing ascetic practices and the attainment of spiritual knowledge through self-control.

“The historian documented the carpocratian community’s unique blend of spiritual and physical disciplines.”

Synonyms

  • ascetic
  • gnostic
  • sectarian

Antonyms

  • hedonist
  • materialist