Khlyst

noun
\ ˈklist\
plural Khlysty\ kliˈstē \ or Khlysts

Definition of Khlyst

: a member of a secret Russian Christian sect that originated in the 17th century or earlier, taught that God becomes incarnate in many Christs through their suffering, and followed ascetic and ecstatic practices

History and Etymology for Khlyst

Russian, literally, whip, probably of imitative origin

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