Illuminati — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

plural noun /i-ˌlü-mə-ˈnä-tē/ il·lu·mi·na·ti

Meaning & Definition of Illuminati

Illuminati (plural noun)

  1. any of various groups claiming special religious enlightenment
  2. persons who are or who claim to be unusually enlightened
  3. elite

Illuminati (plural noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class

    "a book launching party to which only New York's cultural illuminati were invited"

    similar: A-list, aristocracy, best, choice, corps d'elite, cream, crème de la crème, elect, elite, fat, flower, pick, pink, pride, priesthood, prime, royalty, upper crust, cream of the crop, Hall of Fame
    related: establishment, gentry, nobility, quality, society, top, top drawer, upper class, caviar, who's who
    near: commoners, herd, hoi polloi, masses, millions, mob, multitude, rank and file, unwashed

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Illuminati

The most common words with a similar meaning to Illuminati:

A-list, aristocracy, best, choice, corps d'elite, cream, crème de la crème, elect, elite, fat, flower, pick, pink, pride, priesthood, prime, royalty, upper crust, cream of the crop, Hall of Fame

Related Words for Illuminati

establishment, gentry, nobility, quality, society, top, top drawer, upper class, caviar, who's who

Near Antonyms of Illuminati

commoners, herd, hoi polloi, masses, millions, mob, multitude, rank and file, unwashed

Origin & Etymology of Illuminati

borrowed from New Latin illūminātī, plural of illūminātus, going back to Latin, past participle of illūmināre "to give light to, light up, brighten" illuminate:1

First known use: 1599

Frequently Asked Questions about Illuminati

What does "Illuminati" mean?

"Illuminati" means any of various groups claiming special religious enlightenment. As a plural noun, it is defined as: any of various groups claiming special religious enlightenment.

What is another word for "Illuminati"?

Other words for "Illuminati" include A-list, aristocracy, best, choice, corps d'elite, cream, crème de la crème and elect. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Illuminati" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Illuminati"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Illuminati". Common alternatives include A-list, aristocracy, best, choice, corps d'elite, cream, crème de la crème, elect, elite and fat.

How do you use "Illuminati" in a sentence?

Examples of "Illuminati" in a sentence: "a book launching party to which only New York's cultural illuminati were invited".

Is "Illuminati" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Illuminati" is a plural noun.

How do you pronounce "Illuminati"?

"Illuminati" is pronounced /i-ˌlü-mə-ˈnä-tē/ and divided into syllables as il·lu·mi·na·ti.

What is the origin of the word "Illuminati"?

"Illuminati" comes from borrowed from New Latin illūminātī, plural of illūminātus, going back to Latin, past participle of illūmināre "to give light to, light up, brighten" illuminate:1. First known use: 1599.

What is another word for "Illuminati" meaning "individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class"?

When "Illuminati" (plural noun) means individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class, synonyms include A-list, aristocracy, best, choice, corps d'elite and cream.