enlightenment
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noun \in-ˈlī-tən-mənt, en-\Definition of ENLIGHTENMENT
1
: the act or means of enlightening : the state of being enlightened
2
capitalized : a philosophic movement of the 18th century marked by a rejection of traditional social, religious, and political ideas and an emphasis on rationalism —used with the
3
Buddhism : a final blessed state marked by the absence of desire or suffering
See Examples of ENLIGHTENMENT
- the search for spiritual enlightenment
- His comments failed to provide enlightenment.
- the enlightenment of the public through education
First Known Use of ENLIGHTENMENT
1654
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