ɛsəˈtɛrɪst

Definitions

1. noun

A person who studies or advocates a particular esoteric subject, especially mysticism, the occult, or spiritualism.

“Some people view the esoterist as a mystic or a guru, but others see them as charlatans.”

2. noun

A person who is an expert in a particular, usually obscure, subject.

“The professor was a renowned esoterist of ancient mythology.”