— exoterically , adv. — exotericism , n.
/ek'seuh ter"ik/ , adj.
1. suitable for or communicated to the general public.
2. not belonging, limited, or pertaining to the inner or select circle, as of disciples or intimates.
3. popular; simple; commonplace.
4. pertaining to the outside; exterior; external.
[ 1645-55; exotericus external exoterikós, equiv. to exóter ( os ) inclined outward ( exo- EXO- + -teros comp. suffix) + -ikos -IC ]