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illuminism

illuminism

9.9
A belief that people can find deep spiritual light and inner understanding
  • noun
  • /ɪˈluːmɪnɪzəm/
translation icon : iluminismo
  • There he turned to Illuminism, which led him on a wayfaring mystical journey.

Examples

  • Forming the basis of this pursuit was, as Nelson himself indicated, the particular Protestant form of "illuminism," rooted in the immediacy of grace.

    Academic text (1991)

  • An illuminated mind possessed by a darkened heart is the very essence of modern Illuminism.

    Blog text (30)

  • Many artists in the 18th century were influenced by illuminism and sought spiritual enlightenment through their work.

  • The teachings of illuminism advocate for personal growth and understanding through inner exploration.

  • In discussions of spirituality, illuminism often surfaces as a path towards attaining deeper knowledge.

Antonyms

ignorance
316 3.9

Not knowing about something or how it works

darkness
15 3.7

A state of not knowing or understanding

How Spiritual

mysticism
11 9.4
illuminism
9.9
spirituality
71 6.3
religion
∞ 2.0
secularism
16 6.8

Surface Forms

illuminism singular
illuminisms plural

Morphology

illuminism = illumin + ism

Formed from the root element 'illumin-' (seen in 'illuminate'/'illumination') plus the productive suffix '-ism' to name a doctrine of inner or spiritual illumination, which learners can deduce from the base meaning.

Etymology

Illuminism comes from the old Latin word illuminare and lumen, which mean 'light'. It paints a picture of finding an inner 'light' or spiritual 'enlightenment', so illuminism is the belief in gaining knowledge through inner illumination.