a movement in Europe from about 1650 until 1800 that advocated the use of reason and individualism instead of tradition and established doctrine
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enlightenment::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | age of reason |
| Type of | reform movement |
enlightenment::noun | Spocien Dictionary
(Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | nirvana |
| Type of | beatification, beatitude, blessedness |
enlightenment::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | education |
| Has types | edification, sophistication, satori |
| Derivation | enlighten |
Examples of enlightenment
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Enlightenment is obviously the most beautiful that has ever happened to mankind.
From the guardian.co.uk
We sought enlightenment from Jamie Theriot as he waited to ride the fourth race.
From the kentucky.com
No, enlightenment is simply learning how to live by the impulse you feel within.
From the blog.beliefnet.com
Perhaps the time has come for their own enlightenment to sweep away this legacy.
From the economist.com
At times, the path to enlightenment will call to mind a tugboat on 50-foot seas.
From the sfgate.com
We should strive to advance toward enlightenment rather than fear reincarnation.
From the allconsidering.com
And when I say that, I mean that I don't claim to lead anybody to enlightenment.
From the allconsidering.com
I would add though the enlightenment is a prejudiced point of view about reason.
From the guardian.co.uk
The Villa Golitsyn can be read once for fun and a second time for enlightenment.
From the time.com
- Education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
- Nirvana: (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness
- A movement in Europe from about 1650 until 1800 that advocated the use of reason and individualism instead of tradition and established doctrine; "the Enlightenment brought about many humanitarian reforms"
- (enlightened) initiate: people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity; "it is very familiar to the initiate"
- (enlightened) having knowledge and spiritual insight
- (enlightened) educated: characterized by full comprehension of the problem involved; "an educated guess"; "an enlightened electorate"
- Enlightenment is the twentieth album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison, released in 1990 (see 1990 in music). It reached #5 in the UK charts and "Real Real Gone" charted at #18 in Mainstream Rock Tracks.
- The English term enlightenment has commonly been used to translate bodhi (Sanskrit), a Buddhist term referring to a unique experience which partially or wholly transforms an individual from his or her previous state in samsara. ...
- Enlightenment is a serial in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was originally broadcast in four twice-weekly parts from March 1 to March 9, 1983. The serial was the third of three loosely connected serials known as the Black Guardian Trilogy.
