esoteric
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The same piece encouraged a leading Jungian to sermonize in rotund eighteenth-century style on the esoteric, as opposed to the exoteric, meaning of the Sea-God Manannan's Crane Bag.
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- adjective Intended for or understood by only a particular group: an esoteric cult. See Synonyms at mysterious.
- adjective Of or relating to that which is known by a restricted number of people.
- adjective Confined to a small group: esoteric interests.
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- He seeks new trade agreements, and he has invited an Aenir captain to watch the Hunt. ' — The Hawk Eternal
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The same piece encouraged a leading Jungian to sermonize in rotund eighteenth-century style on the esoteric, as opposed to the exoteric, meaning of the Sea-God Manannan's Crane Bag.
— The Crane Bag -
But the phenomenon is anything but "esoteric," "exotic," or "baroque."
— 'The Blank Slate': An Exchange - She opened her eyes. — Blind Alley
- The decor was esoteric -- indeed, eccentric. — The Emoman
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- Greek esōterikos, from esōterō, comparative of esō, within; see en in Indo-European roots.