🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

esoterismo

Pronunciation / Transliteration: esoterismo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Esotericism/ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪsɪzəm/
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"El esoterismo se refiere a conocimientos ocultos."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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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