illuminism noun. [ɪ'lu:mɪnɪz(ǝ)m, ɪ'lju:-] Also Illuminism. L18.
[French illuminisme, formed as ILLUMINE verb: see -ISM.]
The doctrine or principles of any illuminati; (a doctrine involving) belief in or a claim to intellectual or spiritual enlightenment.

■ illuminist noun an adherent of illuminism, a person who claims spiritual or intellectual enlightenment E19.

■ illumi'nistic adjective pertaining to or of the nature of illuminism M19.

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