enlightenment

5 definitions • 2 examples

the state of understanding something:

enlightenment on Can you give me any enlightenment on what happened?

in Hinduism and Buddhism, the highest spiritual state that can be achieved

the period in the 18th century in Europe when many people began to emphasize the importance of science and reason, rather than religion and tradition

the state of understanding something:

Meditation helps me achieve enlightenment and serenity.

The Enlightenment was the period in the 18th century in Europe when particular thinkers began to emphasize the importance of science and reason rather than religion and tradition.