Age of Enlightenment

A time period in Europe when people began to question established beliefs in favor of reason and scientific proof.


Word Structure

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en-LAHY-tuhn-muhnt

Sentence Examples

The Age of Enlightenment was a new way to see and be.

Man had a new view in the Age of Enlightenment.

The Age of Enlightenment was a season for reason.

Semantic Relatives

era

reason

science

Textbook

Explore World History Chapter 9 by Attainment

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