A 17th- and 18th-century philosophical movement in European history; the Age of Enlightenment or Age of Reason emphasizing rationalism.

plural of enlightenment

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.

plural of enlightener

One who, or that which, enlightens.

That can be enlightened.

simple past tense and past participle of enlighten

Someone who has been introduced to the mysteries of some activity, religion especially Buddhism

Educated or informed. / Made aware of something. / Freed from illusion. / Exceedingly wise.

(transitive) To supply with light. / (transitive, figuratively) To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.