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esotericism

[ es-uh-ter-uh-siz-uhm ]

noun

  1. the state or quality of being esoteric.
  2. esoteric principles or writings.


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Other Words From

  • eso·teri·cist noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of esotericism1

First recorded in 1840–50; esoteric + -ism

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Example Sentences

The star preserves the esotericism of its nomenclature, in whatever sphere it is used, namely, the power of radiating light.

It did not hold very long, even with the novelists; for the English taste this esotericism was too exotic.

Mohammed, like all great mystics, had discovered or learnt many of the truths of esotericism.

It is such deliberateness in great artists153 that has, curiously enough, acquired for them a reputation for esotericism.

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