enlightenment

English

/ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/

noun
Definitions
  • 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

Suffix from English enlighten.

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English

enlighten

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