Enlightenment
Pronunciation: /ˌɛnˈlaɪtənmənt/
Enlightenment (noun)
- The process of learning and understanding something better, especially after not knowing it before.
- A deep spiritual understanding that brings calm and a new way of seeing life.
- A period in Europe when people believed reason and science could improve society and government.
Examples
- Her curiosity led to enlightenment through books and discussions.
- The course brought enlightenment when he compared different viewpoints.