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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEsoterik
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Esoterik
"Die Esoterik umfasst viele geheime Lehren."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of being intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest.
"The lecture on quantum mechanics was filled with esotericism that left many attendees confused." - 2
A system of thought or belief that is obscure and known only to a select group.
"The esotericism of ancient alchemical texts often requires years of study to comprehend fully."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'esotericism' derives from the Greek word 'esoterikos', meaning 'inner' or 'within', which was used in the context of secret teachings. It evolved through the Latin 'esotericus' in the Renaissance, reflecting a shift towards the study of hidden knowledge and mystical traditions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Esotericism" is said worldwide
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ésotérisme
Transliteration: ezotérism
"L'ésotérisme est souvent associé à des traditions mystiques."
Esoterik
Transliteration: Esoterik
"Die Esoterik umfasst viele geheime Lehren."
esoterismo
Transliteration: esoterismo
"L'esoterismo è un campo di studio affascinante."
esoterismo
Transliteration: esoterismo
"El esoterismo se refiere a conocimientos ocultos."
esoterismo
Transliteration: esoterismo
"O esoterismo é muitas vezes mal compreendido."
गूढ़ता
Transliteration: gūḍhatā
"गूढ़ता अक्सर केवल कुछ लोगों द्वारा समझी जाती है।"
神秘主义
Transliteration: shénmì zhǔyì
"神秘主义通常涉及隐藏的知识。"
신비주의
Transliteration: sinbijuui
"신비주의는 종종 비밀스러운 가르침과 관련이 있습니다."
秘教主義
Transliteration: hikyou shugi
"秘教主義は特定の知識を持つ人々にのみ理解されることが多い。"
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