Enlightenment

Pronunciation: /ˌɛnˈlaɪtənmənt/

Enlightenment (noun)

  1. The process of learning and understanding something better, especially after not knowing it before.
  2. A deep spiritual understanding that brings calm and a new way of seeing life.
  3. 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.