Illuminatus
- noun
- /ɪˈluːməˌnɑːtəs/
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iluminado
- Rumors spread that a powerful Illuminatus was influencing world events from behind the scenes.
Examples
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The mysterious Illuminatus claimed to possess knowledge hidden from ordinary people.
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In the story, an Illuminatus guides the protagonist through secret rituals.
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An Illuminatus claimed to possess secret knowledge.
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Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminatus group.
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The Illuminatus spoke of hidden truths that could change the world.
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He referred to himself as an Illuminatus, believing he had insights others lacked.
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In the novel, the Illuminatus reveals secrets that challenge conventional wisdom.
Synonyms
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A person who takes part in secret plots by a small group
A member of an 18th-century secret group that promoted reason and science
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Etymology
Illuminatus comes from the Latin illuminare meaning 'to light up' and originally meant someone 'lit' by light or knowledge. Imagine a person with a bright lamp in their mind — someone who feels specially 'enlightened'. So an Illuminatus is someone who claims extra or secret knowledge.