nonesoteric

Nonesoteric is a neologism used to describe ideas, texts, or communications that purposefully avoid esotericism and are accessible to a general audience. The term functions as a negation of esoteric characteristics, emphasizing translucence, clarity, and openness.

Formed from non- + esoteric (from Greek esoterikos, meaning 'intended for an inside audience'), 'nonesoteric' contrasts with esoteric and with exoteric (intended for public knowledge). It may be used to signal that content is designed to be understood without specialized background.

In philosophy and religious studies, it can describe teaching materials that aim for broad comprehension; in science communication, nonesoteric explanations are plain-language summaries.

Because it's a rare term, some editors may consider it redundant; others use it to assert commitment to accessibility. It can also invite ambiguity, since the line between non-esoteric and merely clear may blur in practice.

Related concepts include esotericism, exotericism, and plain language.