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Synonyms & Antonyms of enlightenment
the process by which one gains a greater understanding of something
- The teacher's supplementary notes did provide some enlightenment on the difficult material.
- Those seeking enlightenment on Eastern philosophy should sign up for the class.
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“Enlightenment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightenment. Accessed 26 Sep. 2022.
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The first known use of enlightenment was in 1621
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