exotericism

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/ɛksəˈtɛɹəsɪzm̩/

noun

The quality of being widely known or exoteric.

Opposite
esotericism
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Meanings

nounexotericism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesThe quality of being widely known or exoteric.

    Antonyms: esotericism

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe quality of being widely known or exoteric.

Opposite
esotericism

Origin

From exoteric + -ism.

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APA

exotericism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/exotericism

MLA

“exotericism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/exotericism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “exotericism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/exotericism.

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