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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

enlightenment

/ɛnˈlaɪtmənənt/ noun · British & US
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What does enlightenment mean?

noun

The state of being enlightened, or the process of becoming enlightened. A period of time in the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe when there was a significant increase in the study of science, philosophy, and the arts.

Example

"The Age of Enlightenment brought about a new era of intellectual curiosity and innovation."

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