esotericism
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- noun
- /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪsɪzəm/
- Formal
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esoterismo
- Understanding esotericism requires a level of dedication that most people are not willing to commit.
He's a he's a historian of esotericism.
- He's a he's a historian of esotericism.
- It also includes a very clear critique of what we can call esotericism or sometimes people call it mysticism.
Examples
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The shelves of alternative bookshops carried a new section, somewhere alongside Ecology and Esotericism, called Earth Mysteries.
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The idea of astral travel is rooted in esotericism and occultism.
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His interests include Western esotericism, religious studies, ancient philosophy, science, technology, buying and selling books, the arts, and freedom.
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It also includes a very clear critique of what we can call esotericism or sometimes people call it mysticism.
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With the approach of the era of the Holy Spirit, everything must be gradually brought to the light of day, not only the secrets of the laboratory but also the deepest meaning of esotericism.
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The journey then moves into territory that will hook anyone with an interest in esotericism: the Samuel Weiser bookstore in New York City, Wasserman's experience working at the store, and the strange and wonderful people who came through the door.
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Devoid of esotericism and mysticism, the movement rejects the idea of sainthood and condemns the building of shrines and holy places.
Academic text (1994) -
The Equinox became the standard for English language esotericism in the early 20th century, aptly termed the "Encyclopedia of Initiation" by its principal editor and contributor, Aleister Crowley.
Blog text (16) -
Many people are drawn to the study of esotericism for its insights into ancient philosophies and secret knowledge.
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The community of scholars who explore esotericism often share ideas that are not understood by the general public.
Synonyms
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Special items or facts that only a few people with expert knowledge understand
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A secret piece of knowledge known by only a few people
Antonyms
How Obscure
- Literature
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- Formal
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Esotericism comes from the Greek root eso- which means 'within' or 'inner'. So esotericism is about knowledge kept 'inside' a small group, which is why it means secret or hard for most people to understand.