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Pronunciation / Transliteration: iluminado
"Uma abordagem iluminada da educação incentiva o pensamento crítico."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
"The enlightened approach to education encourages critical thinking and creativity." - 2
Free from ignorance or prejudice; possessing knowledge and understanding.
"Her enlightened views on social justice inspired many in the community."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'enlightened' originates from the Middle English term 'enlighten', which is derived from the Old English 'inlihtan', meaning 'to illuminate'. The prefix 'en-' indicates a transformation, while 'light' refers to illumination, both literally and metaphorically, evolving to signify intellectual and spiritual awareness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Enlightened" is said worldwide
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éclairé
Transliteration: eclairé
"Une approche éclairée de l'éducation favorise la pensée critique."
erleuchtet
Transliteration: erleuchtet
"Eine erleuchtete Sichtweise auf soziale Gerechtigkeit inspiriert viele."
illuminato
Transliteration: illuminato
"Un approccio illuminato all'educazione incoraggia il pensiero critico."
iluminado
Transliteration: iluminado
"Una perspectiva iluminada sobre la justicia social inspira a muchos."
iluminado
Transliteration: iluminado
"Uma abordagem iluminada da educação incentiva o pensamento crítico."
प्रबुद्ध
Transliteration: prabuddh
"प्रबुद्ध दृष्टिकोण शिक्षा में आलोचनात्मक सोच को प्रोत्साहित करता है।"
开明的
Transliteration: kāimíng de
"开明的教育方法鼓励批判性思维。"
깨달은
Transliteration: kkaedal-eun
"깨달은 교육 접근 방식은 비판적 사고를 장려합니다."
啓発された
Transliteration: keihatsu sareta
"啓発された教育アプローチは批判的思考を促進します。"
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