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  1. adjective Intended for or understood by only a particular group: an esoteric cult. See Synonyms at mysterious.
  2. adjective Of or relating to that which is known by a restricted number of people.
  3. 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
  • She opened her eyes. —  Blind Alley
  • We could use a night in a motel. —  Time Trial
  • "I will not go unless I can have room service." —  Time Trial
  • The decor was esoteric -- indeed, eccentric. —  The Emoman
 

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  1. Greek esōterikos, from esōterō, comparative of esō, within; see en in Indo-European roots.

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  1. from Greek ἐσωτερικός, inner; prob. first suggested by its opposite ἐξωτερικός (see exoteric); from ἐσω, within (see eso-), + -τερος, comparative suffix, + -ικός.
 

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/ɛsəˈtɛrɪk/
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