seekerism

/siːkərɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A tendency to believe or trust in something, especially a spiritual or philosophical concept, solely because of personal experience or intuition, often without critical evaluation.

“Her seekerism led her to try every new-age therapy and diet that came along.”

2. noun

A person who exhibits this tendency, often to a humorous or extreme degree.

“My friend is such a seekerist, always looking for the next big thing in wellness and spirituality.”

Synonyms

  • mysticism
  • new-ageism
  • spiritualism

Antonyms

  • materialism
  • skepticism