illuminism
/ɪˈluːmɪnɪzəm/
noun
- A belief system or movement that claims to have special enlightenment or knowledge, often in a spiritual or philosophical context.
- Some historians study illuminism as a precursor to modern spiritual movements.
- Illuminism in the 18th century influenced many thinkers who sought hidden truths.
- The group's teachings were based on a form of illuminism that emphasized inner light.