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Meaning of word enlightenment from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
enlightenment noun
Meaning : Education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge.
A lack of understanding.
unenlightenmentMeaning : (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation. Characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness.
Synonyms : nirvana
Meaning : A movement in Europe from about 1650 until 1800 that advocated the use of reason and individualism instead of tradition and established doctrine.
Example :
The Enlightenment brought about many humanitarian reforms.
Synonyms : age of reason
Enlightenment meaning in Telugu.