Aufklärung

German (Berlin)

/ˈaʊ̯fˌklɛːʁuŋ/, /-ˌkleː-/

noun
Definitions
  • the act of enlightening; an instance of enlightening
  • the Age of Enlightenment
  • sex education
  • clarification, as of a criminal case, mystery, etc.
  • elucidation
  • cipher services; intelligence; military reconnaissance unit

Etymology

Suffix from German aufklären.

Origin

German (Berlin)

aufklären

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