One who illuminates or lights up; a person who enlightens or makes something clear or bright.
From 'allumine' + '-or' (Latin agent suffix). The '-or' suffix creates an agent noun, indicating someone who performs the action of illuminating.
Medieval manuscripts had 'illuminators'—artists who hand-painted elaborate decorative letters and illustrations—showing how this word once had a very specific, valuable craft attached to it.
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