enlightenment

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A noun referring to the state of gaining deep understanding, knowledge, or spiritual insight, often associated with philosophical or spiritual awakening.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние обретения глубокого понимания, знаний или духовного прозрения, часто связанное с философским или духовным пробуждением.esSustantivo que designa el estado de alcanzar una comprensión profunda, conocimiento o visión espiritual, a menudo vinculado al despertar filosófico o espiritual, así como al movimiento histórico-cultural de la Ilustración.frNom désignant l'état d'acquisition d'une compréhension profonde, d'un savoir ou d'une illumination spirituelle, souvent associé à un éveil philosophique ou spirituel.deZustand tiefen Verständnisses, Wissens oder spiritueller Erleuchtung, oft verbunden mit philosophischem oder spirituellem Erwachen.ptSubstantivo que designa o estado de obter compreensão profunda, conhecimento ou insight espiritual, frequentemente associado a um despertar filosófico ou espiritual.zh名词，指获得深刻理解、知识或精神顿悟的状态，常与哲学或精神觉醒相关。arاسم يدل على حالة بلوغ الفهم العميق أو المعرفة أو البصيرة الروحية، وغالبًا ما يرتبط بالصحو الفلسفي أو الروحي أو الديني.

1. Spiritual or philosophical understanding B2 formal

   The state of gaining deep spiritual knowledge or wisdom, often associated with Buddhism or other philosophies.

   • The monk spent years meditating to achieve enlightenment.
   • Enlightenment in Buddhism means freedom from suffering and desire.
   • He sought enlightenment through studying ancient texts.

   ruПросветлениеesIluminación espiritualfrÉveil spiritueldeErleuchtungptIluminaçãozh觉悟arالتنوير

   Synonyms: awakeningilluminationinsightrealizationsatoriwisdom

   Antonyms: darknessdelusionignorancenesciencestupor

2. Historical period B2 formal

   The 18th-century European intellectual movement that emphasized reason, science, and individual rights.

   • The Enlightenment brought new ideas about democracy and human rights.
   • Philosophers of the Enlightenment challenged traditional authority.
   • The Age of Enlightenment influenced the French Revolution.

   ruПросвещениеesIlustraciónfrSiècle des LumièresdeAufklärungptIluminismozh启蒙运动arعصر التنوير

   Synonyms: age of reason

3. Clarity of understanding B1 formal

   A moment of sudden insight or understanding about a situation or concept.

   • Reading that book gave me a moment of enlightenment about my career.
   • She experienced a sudden enlightenment about the problem.
   • The lecture provided enlightenment on a complex topic.

   ruПрозрениеesIluminación, comprensión súbitafrIllumination soudainedeErleuchtungptInsightzh顿悟arاستنارة

   Synonyms: awarenesscomprehensionepiphanyilluminationinsightperceptionrealizationrevelationunderstanding

   Antonyms: bewildermentconfusionignoranceperplexity

• enlightenments plural form
• enlightenments' possessive plural form
• enlightenment's possessive singular form