Meaning of the word esoteric in English

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esoteric

US /ˌes.əˈter.ɪk/
UK /ˌiː.səˈter.ɪk/
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Adjective

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

Example:
The book was full of esoteric references that only a few scholars could understand.
His lectures often contained esoteric jokes that went over most people's heads.