enlightenment
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/
The English word “enlightenment” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- An act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened or instructed.
- A concept in spirituality, philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge.
Etymology
From enlighten + -ment.
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