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Enlightener

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en·light·en  (n-ltn)
tr.v. en·light·ened, en·light·en·ing, en·light·ens
1. To give spiritual or intellectual insight to: "Enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppression of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day" (Thomas Jefferson).
2. To give information to; inform or instruct.

en·lighten·er n.


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cy For those of a more religious inclination, Kykkos Monastery will be presenting the book "Ieronymos of Prague: a Catholic-Orthodox enlightener of the Middle Ages" at the Famagusta Gate cultural centre on December 1 at 7:30pm.
Colour technician Caroline explained she would be using three colour shades on my hair, an enlightener in creamy blonde, a warm darker blonde and a golden blonde for that natural sunkissed look.
CHANGING SOCIAL ROLE AND IMAGE OF JOURNALISTS Traditionally, up to WWI, Estonian newspapers and their editors enjoyed high social prestige being considered leaders, teachers and enlighteners of the society.
 
 
 
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