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Esoteric

/ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/
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(adj) Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.

It's an esoteric debate.
The Druze follow an esoteric religion.
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The professor's lecture on ____ symbolism was too difficult for most students to follow.

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