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Enlightenment vs Refinement - What's the difference?

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Enlightenment is a related term of refinement.


As a proper noun enlightenment

is (definite article) a 17th and 18th-century philosophical movement in european history; the age of enlightenment or age of reason emphasizing rationalism.

As a noun refinement is

the act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material.

enlightenment

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • An act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened or instructed.
  • A concept in spirituality, philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge.
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    • Synonyms

    * epiphany * satori

    refinement

    English

    (wikipedia refinement)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material
  • High-class style; cultivation.
  • A fine or subtle distinction.