Enlightenment - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ɪnˈlaɪtnmənt|
Brit.
|ɪnˈlaɪt(ə)nm(ə)nt|
noun
- education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
- (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness (syn: nirvana)
- a movement in Europe from about 1650 until 1800 that advocated the use of reason and individualism instead of tradition and established doctrine
- (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness (syn: nirvana)
- a movement in Europe from about 1650 until 1800 that advocated the use of reason and individualism instead of tradition and established doctrine
Extra examples
His comments failed to provide enlightenment.
Isabel looked to Ron for enlightenment.
Can you give me any enlightenment on what happened?
Age of Enlightenment
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