Definition of illuminati

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il·lu·mi·na·ti    (-lm-nät) KEY  

pl.n.

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

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

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