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exoteric adj

Of a doctrine, information, etc.: suitable to be imparted to the public without secrecy or other reservations. (by extension) Of a person: not part of an enlightened inner circle; not privy to esoteric knowledge. Capable of being fully or readily comprehended by the public; accessible; also, having an obvious application. (archaic) External. (rare) Having wide currency; popular, prevalent. exoteric n A person who is not part of an enlightened inner circle, and not privy to esoteric knowledge; an outsider, an uninitiate.

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