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What does exoteric mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word exoteric? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Suitable to be imparted to the public without secrecy or other reserves
  2. (by extension) Accessible; capable of being readily or fully comprehended; or, having an obvious application
  3. (rare) Public or popular; having wide currency
  4. (obsolete) External
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The statement that he had two circles of pupils, the exoteric and the esoteric has given rise to much controversy.
At eighteen years he knew all the sutra and the doctrines of Shaka, and books whether exoteric or esoteric.
Nevertheless, the pre-Shingon and exoteric teachings each have their rightful place within this scheme so that they are not utterly discounted.
One of the tasks of the esotericist is to construct a bridge of reason between exoteric and esoteric science.
In the San Francisco area, he says, 212 exoteric species have been identified.
Realise always that the true spiritual effects are to be seen in the exoteric life of service.

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