enlightenment

Word parts

enlighten + -ment

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/ or /ənˈlaɪtənmənt/ or /-laɪtmənt/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular enlightenment

Plural enlightenments

1. (usually singular) Enlightenment is an act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened.