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pl.n.

People claiming to be unusually enlightened with regard to a subject.
Illuminati Any of various groups claiming special religious enlightenment.

ETYMOLOGY:
Latin illmint, from pl. of illmintus past participle of illminre, to light up ; see illuminate

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