illuminati (Meaning)
illuminati (v. t.)
Literally, those who are enlightened
Persons in the early church who had received baptism; in which ceremony a lighted taper was given them, as a symbol of the spiritual illumination they has received by that sacrament.
Members of a sect which sprung up in Spain about the year 1575. Their principal doctrine was, that, by means of prayer, they had attained to so perfect a state as to have no need of ordinances, sacraments, good works, etc.; -- called also Alumbrados, Perfectibilists, etc.
Members of certain associations in Modern Europe, who combined to promote social reforms, by which they expected to raise men and society to perfection, esp. of one originated in 1776 by Adam Weishaupt, professor of canon law at Ingolstadt, which spread rapidly for a time, but ceased after a few years.
An obscure sect of French Familists;
The Hesychasts, Mystics, and Quietists;
The Rosicrucians.
Any persons who profess special spiritual or intellectual enlightenment.
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illuminati Sentence Examples
- Despite widespread conspiracy theories, there is no concrete evidence to support the existence of the Illuminati.
- Rumors of the Illuminati controlling world events have been circulating for centuries, but they remain largely unsubstantiated.
- The supposed goal of the Illuminati, to establish a New World Order, is a popular theme in conspiracy theories.
- Some conspiracy theorists believe that secret societies like the Freemasons and the Bilderberg Group are fronts for the Illuminati.
- The name Illuminati originates from the Bavarian Illuminati, a short-lived Enlightenment-era secret society.
- The belief that the Illuminati controls the music industry has led some to speculate about coded messages in popular songs.
- The idea of the Illuminati being a shadowy organization manipulating history has captured the imaginations of writers and filmmakers.
- Despite numerous investigations and claims to the contrary, the existence of the Illuminati remains a matter of speculation.
- The Illuminati has become synonymous with conspiracy theories and the belief in a hidden hand pulling the strings of society.
- The fascination with the Illuminati continues to fuel conspiracy theories and popular culture, despite its lack of factual basis.
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Despite widespread conspiracy theories, there is no concrete evidence to support the existence of the Illuminati.
Rumors of the Illuminati controlling world events have been circulating for centuries, but they remain largely unsubstantiated.
The supposed goal of the Illuminati, to establish a New World Order, is a popular theme in conspiracy theories.
Some conspiracy theorists believe that secret societies like the Freemasons and the Bilderberg Group are fronts for the Illuminati.
