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)