Esotericism: meaning, definitions and examples

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esotericism

 

[ หŒษ›sษ™หˆtษ›rษชหŒsษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esoterismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‚เคขเคผเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Esoterik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ esoterisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตัะพั‚ะตั€ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ezoteryzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใ‚ฝใƒ†ใƒชใ‚บใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉsotรฉrisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esoterismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ezoterizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—์†Œํ…Œ๋ฆฌ์ฆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบู…ูˆุถูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ esoterismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ezoterizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅž็ง˜ไธปไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ezoterizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ esรณterismi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะทะพั‚ะตั€ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒกแƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ezoterizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.