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Definition of: illumination
(i·l
′mə·nā′shən) noun
1. The act of illuminating.
2. The fact or state of being illuminated.
3. A lighting up, especially for festal purposes.
4. Illuminance.
5. Mental enlightenment; imparted light; spiritual enlightenment.
6. Often cap. The specific doctrines held by the Illuminati.
7. Embellishment of manuscript, with colors and gold, or a particular figure or design in such ornamentation. See synonyms under LIGHT. [<L illuminatio, -onis]
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