what does the word Illuminati mean?

Question

And if its such a secret society then how do people know or claim to know so much info about them?What are they the largest non-secret secret society in existance?sheesh

Answer 1

The Illuminati is the name of many groups, modern and historical, real and fictitious, verified and alleged. Most commonly The Illuminati refers specifically to the Bavarian Illuminati, an Enlightenment secret society, described below. However, it often refers to an alleged shadowy conspiratorial organization that controls world affairs behind the scenes, usually a modern incarnation or continuation of the Bavarian Illuminati. Illuminati is sometimes used synonymously with New World Order.Since 'Illuminati' translates to 'enlightened ones' in Latin, it is natural that several unrelated historical groups have identified themselves as Illuminati. Often, this was due to claims of possessing gnostic texts or other arcane information not generally available.

The designation illuminati was in use from the 14th century by the Brethren of the Free Spirit. In the 15th century the name was adopted by other enthusiasts who claimed that the illuminating light came, not by communication from an authoritative or secret source, but from within, as the result of exalted consciousness, or "enlightenment".

Answer 2

According to Fatboy Slim, "Illuminati, a secret society do exist."

According to the dictionary:

il·lu·mi·na·ti Audio pronunciation of "illuminati" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-lm-nät)
pl.n.

1. People claiming to be unusually enlightened with regard to a subject.
2. Illuminati Any of various groups claiming special religious enlightenment.

Answer 3

Illuminati is a word used by people with too much free time to let other people know that they are kook conspiracy theorists.

Answer 4

enlightened.