esoteric (redirected from esotericists)

es·o·ter·ic  (s-trk)

adj.

1.

a. Intended for or understood by only a particular group: an esoteric cult. See Synonyms at mysterious.

b. Of or relating to that which is known by a restricted number of people.

2.

a. Confined to a small group: esoteric interests.

b. Not publicly disclosed; confidential.

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[Greek esterikos, from ester, comparative of es, within; see en in Indo-European roots.]

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eso·teri·cal·ly adv.

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esoteric [ee-so-ter-rik]

Adjective

understood by only a small number of people, esp. because they have special knowledge [Greek esōterō inner]

esoterically adv

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

esoteric - confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle; "a compilation of esoteric philosophical theories" private - confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy; "a private place"; "private discussions"; "private lessons"; "a private club"; "a private secretary"; "private property"; "the former President is now a private citizen"; "public figures struggle to maintain a private life" exoteric - suitable for the general public; "writings of an exoteric nature"

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esoteric

adjective obscure, private, secret, hidden, inner, mysterious, mystical, mystic, occult, arcane, cryptic, inscrutable, abstruse, recondite, cabbalistic

Translations

esoteric [ɛsəuˈtɛrɪk] adj → esotérico

esoteric [ɛsəˈtɛrɪk] adj → ésotérique

esoteric [ɛsəˈtɛrɪk] adj → esoterisch

esoteric [ɛsəuˈtɛrɪk] adj → esoterico/a