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Illuminism — is a belief system whereby a believer makes a claim that he has been illuminated or experienced enlightenment of a spiritual nature.History of TermIt would be correct to say, both etymologically and conceptually, that an illumination and… … Wikipedia
Illuminism — Il*lu mi*nism, n. [Cf. F. illuminisme.] The principles of the Illuminati. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
illuminism — [i lo͞o′mə niz΄əm] n. the doctrines or claims of any of the Illuminati illuminist n … English World dictionary
illuminism — noun Date: 1798 1. belief in or claim to a personal enlightenment not accessible to mankind in general 2. capitalized beliefs or claims viewed as forming doctrine or principles of Illuminati • illuminist noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
illuminism — illuminist, n. /i looh meuh niz euhm/, n. 1. the doctrines or claims of Illuminati. 2. a doctrine of enlightenment. [1790 1800; ILLUMIN(ATI) + ISM] * * * … Universalium
Illuminism — noun A belief system in which the adherents (the Illuminati) believe that they have received special enlightenment … Wiktionary
illuminism — A psychotic state of exaltation in which one has delusions and hallucinations of communion with supernatural or exalted beings. * * * il·lu·min·ism (ĭ looґmin iz əm) a hallucinatory state characterized by conversations with imaginary,… … Medical dictionary
illuminism — n. belief in the possession of great spiritual or intellectual enlightenment (held by the Illuminati or other groups) … English contemporary dictionary
illuminism — il·lu·mi·nism … English syllables
illuminism — il•lu•mi•nism [[t]ɪˈlu məˌnɪz əm[/t]] n. rel the doctrines or claims of Illuminati • Etymology: 1790–1800 il•lu′mi•nist, n … From formal English to slang
