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Which ancient philosopher’s private lectures were later described as "esoteric"?

esoteric

[es-uh-ter-ik] / ˌɛs əˈtɛr ɪk /


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First I thought of Spanish rock star and longtime Los Angeles resident Enrique Bunbury, who himself traffics in the diffuse territories of the ominous and esoteric.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

We go on a short hike while Yarvin, who looks like an ageing punk rocker, speaks in circuitous, long-winded yarns that reference esoteric texts and periods of history to prove his points.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Muir confesses that this feature of the market is overlooked by many market players, partly because it’s esoteric and seemingly innocuous.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

Fu lived in American communities but sought to use mind control and esoteric sciences to bring down the Western empire.

From Slate May 26, 2026

The chaplain memorized the prophetic words solemnly, entranced further by their esoteric import.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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