exoteric
suitable for or communicated to the general public.
not belonging, limited, or pertaining to the inner or select circle, as of disciples or intimates.
Origin of exoteric
1Other words from exoteric
- ex·o·ter·i·cal·ly, adverb
- ex·o·ter·i·cism, noun
Words that may be confused with exoteric
- esoteric, exoteric
Words Nearby exoteric
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How to use exoteric in a sentence
He had been appointed a committee-man, and said that he knew secrets of which the exoteric knew nothing.
North and South | Elizabeth Cleghorn GaskellThe statement that he had two circles of pupils, the exoteric and the esoteric has given rise to much controversy.
The only one which I could then comprehend was exoteric; that which was known to my elders was the esoteric meaning.
Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism | Thomas InmanHis friend Rodbertus said there was an esoteric and an exoteric Lassalle.
Contemporary Socialism | John RaeI take it we should first obtain our exoteric knowledge before venturing on esotoric research.
The Solution of the Pyramid Problem | Robert Ballard
British Dictionary definitions for exoteric
/ (ˌɛksəʊˈtɛrɪk) /
intelligible to or intended for more than a select or initiated minority: an exoteric account of a philosophical doctrine
external; exterior
Origin of exoteric
1Derived forms of exoteric
- exoterically, adverb
- exotericism, noun
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