Definition of enlightened
1 : freed from ignorance and misinformation an enlightened people an enlightened time
2 : based on full comprehension of the problems involved issued an enlightened ruling
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an enlightened approach to prison reform
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First Known Use of enlightened
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ENLIGHTENED Defined for English Language Learners
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: having or showing a good understanding of how people should be treated : not ignorant or narrow in thinking
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