Defn: Illuminism. [R.]
ILLUMINATIVE
Il*lu"mi*na*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. illuminatif.]
Defn: Tending to illuminate or illustrate; throwing light; illustrative. "Illuminative reading." Carlyle.
ILLUMINATOR Il*lu"mi*na`tor, n. Etym: [L., an enlightener, LL. also, an illuminator of books.]
1. One whose occupation is to adorn books, especially manuscripts, with miniatures, borders, etc. See Illuminate, v. t., 3.
2. A condenser or reflector of light in optical apparatus; also, an illuminant.
ILLUMINE
Il*lu"mine, v. t. Etym: [Cf. F. illuminer. See Illuminate.]
Defn: To illuminate; to light up; to adorn.
ILLUMINEE
Il*lu`mi*nee", n. Etym: [F. illuminé. Cf. Illuminati.]
Defn: One of the Illuminati.