Latin Word of the Day
lumen
/LU-men/ • noun — 3rd of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: light
Examples
- Lumen solis calidum est.
(The light of the sun is warm.) - In tenebris lumen quaerimus.
(We seek light in the darkness.) - Hic locus plenum lumen habet.
(This place has plenty of light.)
Synonyms
- lux
- illuminatio
Commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, 'lumen' can refer to physical light sources or be used to describe enlightenment or clarity in ideas.
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