enlightened enlightened /ˌɛnˈlaɪtənd/

adjective

1. () Having knowledge and spiritual insight  ( enlightened )
   having knowledge and spiritual insight
   
2. Characterized by full comprehension of the problem involved  ( educated , enlightened )
   characterized by full comprehension of the problem involved
    An educated guess
   an educated guess
    An enlightened electorate
   an enlightened electorate
   

noun

1. People who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity  ( enlightened , initiate )
   people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
    It is very familiar to the initiate
   it is very familiar to the initiate