Meister Eckhart

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Definition

Proper noun * A 14th-century German theologian and mystic: Meister Eckhart refers to a specific historical figure, a German Dominican friar, philosopher, and Christian mystic known for his profound and influential sermons and writings on the nature of God and the soul.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The writings of Meister Eckhart explore the concept of the "ground of the soul."
    • Scholars study Meister Eckhart's influence on later Christian mysticism.
    • A central theme in Meister Eckhart's work is the union of the soul with the divine.
Advanced Usage
  • "Eckhartian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Meister Eckhart or his teachings.
    • The sermon had a distinctly Eckhartian focus on inner detachment.
Variants and Related Words
  • Eckhart von Hochheim: His full name, less commonly used.
  • Meister: A German title meaning "Master," used as an honorific before his name.
Synonyms
  • Eckhart: A common shortened form of his name.
  • Theologian: A general term for a person who engages in the study of the nature of God and religious belief.
  • Mystic: A general term for a person who seeks by contemplation and self-surrender to obtain unity with or absorption into the divine.
Noun
  1. German Roman Catholic theologian and mystic (1260-1327)

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