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ENLIGHTENMENT

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Enlightenment.

Enlightenment - as a noun

Education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
education12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unenlightenment

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 (Exact Relations)
age of enlightenmentage of reason

(hinduism and buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nirvana10

Example Sentences

"The search for enlightenment is a lifelong journey."
"Meditation can help in attaining spiritual enlightenment."
"The philosopher's teachings spread the ideas of enlightenment."
"The book offers a profound insight into the nature of enlightenment."
"The guru shared his wisdom on the path to enlightenment."
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Word Game Points

Is ENLIGHTENMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, enlightenment is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ENLIGHTENMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is ENLIGHTENMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, enlightenment is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ENLIGHTENMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is ENLIGHTENMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, enlightenment is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ENLIGHTENMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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