enlightenment

noun

en·light·en·ment in-ˈlī-tᵊn-mənt

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: the act or means of enlightening : the state of being enlightened

capitalized : a philosophical movement of the 18th century marked by a rejection of traditional social, religious, and political ideas and an emphasis on rationalism

—used with the

Buddhism : a final blessed state marked by the absence of desire or suffering

Examples of enlightenment in a Sentence

the search for spiritual enlightenment His comments failed to provide enlightenment. the enlightenment of the public through education

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But the Clipper mission signifies a dawning era of enlightenment as this region’s subsurface seas snap into sharper focus. —

Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2024 This is a powerful moment for healing and connection — deep emotional conversations bring enlightenment. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 Drake, thank you and may this next journey be one of great enlightenment. —

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