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Illumination etymology

English

English word illumination comes from Latin illuminatio (Enlightening. Glory. Illumination, lighting.)

Detailed word origin of illumination

Dictionary entry Language Definition
illuminatio Latin (lat) Enlightening. Glory. Illumination, lighting.
illumination Middle French (frm)
illumination English (en) Adornment of books and manuscripts with colored illustrations. See illuminate (transitive verb).. Festive decoration of houses or buildings with lights.. The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.