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ex·o·ter·ic
I. \|eksə|terik, -rēk\ adjective
Etymology: Latin & Greek; Latin exotericus, from Greek exōterikos, literally, external, from exōterō more outside (compar. of exō outside) + -ikos -ic — more at exo-
1.
a. : suitable to be imparted to the public : readily comprehensible
< the exoteric doctrine >
— compare esoteric
b. : belonging to the outer or less initiate circle
< exoteric rites >
c. : publicly known : popular
2. : relating to the outside : external, exterior
• ex·o·ter·i·cal·ly \-rə̇k(ə)lē, -rēk-, -li\ adverb
II. noun
(-s)
1. : layman, outsider
2. exoterics plural : doctrines or discourses for the uninstructed or the general public |