exoterica

ˌeksɒtɪˈriːkə, -ˈrɪkə

Definitions

1. noun

exotic or unusual things, especially those of interest to collectors; obscure or esoteric knowledge

“The collector’s obsession with exoterica led him to scour the globe for rare artifacts.”

2. noun

the external or more public aspects of a philosophical or esoteric teaching, especially in contrast to the esoteric or inner meaning

“The professor explained that the exoterica of their philosophical theory was often misunderstood by the general public.”

Synonyms

  • arcana
  • esoterica

Antonyms

  • orthodoxy