esotericism

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

  2. esoteric principles or writings.

Origin of esotericism

1
First recorded in 1840–50; esoteric + -ism

Other words from esotericism

  • es·o·ter·i·cist, noun

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