Esotericism: meaning, definitions and examples
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esotericism
[ หษsษหtษrษชหsษชzษm ]
study of hidden knowledge
Esotericism refers to the study or exploration of hidden or secret knowledge that is not readily available to the general public. It involves delving into mystical, spiritual, or occult teachings and practices that are often passed down through esoteric traditions.
Synonyms
esoterica, mysticism, occultism
Examples of usage
- Many ancient civilizations had esoteric teachings that were only shared with a select few.
- The practice of esotericism often involves rituals, symbols, and meditation techniques.
Translations
Translations of the word "esotericism" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esoterismo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคขเคผเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Esoterik
๐ฎ๐ฉ esoterisme
๐บ๐ฆ ะตัะพัะตัะธะทะผ
๐ต๐ฑ ezoteryzm
๐ฏ๐ต ใจใฝใใชใบใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉsotรฉrisme
๐ช๐ธ esoterismo
๐น๐ท ezoterizm
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ํ ๋ฆฌ์ฆ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบู ูุถูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ esoterismus
๐ธ๐ฐ ezoterizmus
๐จ๐ณ ็ฅ็งไธปไน
๐ธ๐ฎ ezoterizem
๐ฎ๐ธ esรณterismi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะทะพัะตัะธะทะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแกแแขแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ezoterizm
๐ฒ๐ฝ esoterismo
Etymology
The term 'esotericism' derives from the Greek word 'esรดterikos', meaning 'inner'. It has been used throughout history to describe the pursuit of hidden knowledge or wisdom that is not easily accessible to all. Esoteric traditions can be found in various cultures and religions, from ancient Egypt and Greece to modern mystical practices.
See also: esoterica.