Esoteric
Esoteric
Esoteric
— /ˌiːsəˈterɪk/, /ˌesəˈterɪk/ a formal adjective that means likely to be understood or enjoyed by only a few people with a special knowledge
or interest
— Origin: mid 17th cent.: from Greek esōterikos, from esōterō, comparative of esō ‘within’, from es, eis ‘into’
Collocations:
— You can have an esoteric taste in sth; you can engage in esoteric pursuits; sth has an esoteric appeal to it
— Esoteric
philosophy/literature/art/symbolism/topics/discussions/texts/subjects/doctrines/concepts/references/citations/quotes/jokes/allusions/designs/musica
instruments/knowledge/know-how/ideas/languages/practices/rituals/teachings/traditions/beliefs/interests/books/films/ingredients/fashion
style/experts/scholars/hobbyists/collections of sth
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