ESOTERIC
MEANING 1: (adj.) something that is to be understood only by a small group of people
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Wiccan culture is an esoteric cult that is often misunderstood.
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The Higgs Bosom theory related to the God particle is such an esoteric concept to understand for the common man.
MEANING 2: (adj.) something that is not publicly disclosed or confined to a small group
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Most government directives are esoteric in nature.
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The original video recorded by the serial killer was made esoteric and only a few journalists were given access to it.
SYNONYMS: Arcane, Mysterious
ANTONYMS: Shallow, Superficial
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