enlightenment
/ɪnˈlaɪtnmənt/
Awakening, Insight
📚 Meanings
- 1.
The state of having gained spiritual insight, wisdom, or a profound understanding of existence, often associated with religious traditions like Buddhism.
"After years of meditation, she finally achieved enlightenment."
- 2.
A European intellectual movement of the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism, challenging traditional authority. (Often capitalized as "The Enlightenment").
"The Age of Enlightenment greatly influenced modern political thought."
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Many seek enlightenment through spiritual practices like meditation and mindfulness.
Many seek enlightenment through spiritual practices like meditation and mindfulness.
The Enlightenment challenged the divine right of kings and promoted democratic ideals.
The Enlightenment challenged the divine right of kings and promoted democratic ideals.
Reading diverse perspectives can lead to a deeper personal enlightenment on various issues.
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How do you pronounce enlightenment?
enlightenment is pronounced [/ɪnˈlaɪtnmənt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does enlightenment mean?
enlightenment means "Awakening, Insight". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is enlightenment?
enlightenment is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "Many seek enlightenment through spiritual practices like meditation and mindfulness." — used to mean "Awakening, Insight".
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