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enlightenment

 

[ ɪnˈlaɪtnmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spiritual awakening

Enlightenment is the state of having deep spiritual knowledge or understanding.

Synonyms

awakening, illumination, realization

Examples of usage

  • Through meditation and self-reflection, she achieved enlightenment.
  • After years of seeking, he finally reached a state of enlightenment.
  • The guru guided his followers towards enlightenment.
  • Enlightenment is often described as a profound sense of inner peace.
  • The pursuit of enlightenment is a common goal in many spiritual practices.
Context #2 | Noun

intellectual understanding

Enlightenment can also refer to a deep intellectual understanding or insight.

Synonyms

insight, knowledge, understanding

Examples of usage

  • The philosopher's teachings led to a greater enlightenment among his students.
  • Education is often seen as a path to enlightenment.
  • Reading books can provide a form of enlightenment.
  • Enlightenment through knowledge is a key aspect of the scientific revolution.
  • The enlightenment of the mind is a lifelong pursuit.

Translations

Translations of the word "enlightenment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 iluminação

🇮🇳 प्रबोधन

🇩🇪 Erleuchtung

🇮🇩 pencerahan

🇺🇦 просвітлення

🇵🇱 oświecenie

🇯🇵 啓発 (けいはつ)

🇫🇷 illumination

🇪🇸 iluminación

🇹🇷 aydınlanma

🇰🇷 계몽 (gyemong)

🇸🇦 تنوير

🇨🇿 osvícení

🇸🇰 osvietenie

🇨🇳 启蒙 (qǐméng)

🇸🇮 razsvetljenje

🇮🇸 upplýsing

🇰🇿 ағарту

🇬🇪 განათლება

🇦🇿 maarifləndirmə

🇲🇽 iluminación

Etymology

The term 'enlightenment' traces its roots back to the 17th and 18th centuries, primarily associated with the Age of Enlightenment in Europe. This period was marked by a focus on reason, science, and individual rights. The concept of enlightenment has since evolved to encompass both spiritual and intellectual growth, emphasizing the pursuit of knowledge and understanding.

See also: enlightened, enlightening, unenlightened.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,950, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.