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esotericism

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es⋅o⋅ter⋅i⋅cism

[es-uh-ter-uh-siz-uhm]
–noun
1. the state or quality of being esoteric.
2. esoteric principles or writings.

Origin:
1840–50; esoteric + -ism


es⋅o⋅ter⋅i⋅cist, noun
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es·o·ter·i·cism   (ěs'ə-těr'ĭ-sĭz'əm)   
n.  
  1. Esoteric teachings or practices.

  2. The quality or condition of being esoteric.

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