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illuminist

/ɪˈluːmɪnɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does illuminist mean?

noun

A person who advocates or practices the illumination of the mind or the world through reason, science, and philosophy, often associated with the Enlightenment.

Example

"The 18th-century illuminist movement emphasized the importance of education and critical thinking."

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