Definitions

1. noun

The state or practice of being a dervish, especially in reference to their mystic and ascetic mode of life.

“The dervishism prevalent in the 13th century was marked by its unique blend of Sufism and Islamic mysticism.”

2. noun

A system of mystic practices or beliefs associated with the dervishes.

“The poet’s work was influenced by various forms of dervishism and Islamic mysticism.”