Illuminati member / conspiracy theorist
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Illuminati member
A member of the historical Order of the Illuminati, a secret society founded in Bavaria in the 18th century that pursued Enlightenment goals.
Adam Weishaupt war der Gründer des Ordens der Illuminaten.
Adam Weishaupt was the founder of the Order of the Illuminati.
conspiracy theorist
Colloquially and often ironically, a person who believes in far-reaching conspiracy theories, especially those involving secret societies.
Seit er diese Dokumentation gesehen hat, hält er sich für einen Experten und redet nur noch wie ein echter Illuminat.
Ever since he watched that documentary, he thinks he's an expert and talks like a real conspiracy theorist.
The word 'Illuminat' (Illuminati member) comes from the Latin 'illuminatus', meaning 'the enlightened one'. This refers to the Enlightenment goals pursued by the historical order.
Die Mitglieder des Ordens sahen sich selbst als die Erleuchteten ihrer Zeit.
The members of the order saw themselves as the enlightened ones of their time.
When referring to the historical secret society, the plural form 'die Illuminaten' (the Illuminati) is almost always used, because the reference is to the group as a whole.
Viele Mythen ranken sich um die geheimen Treffen der Illuminaten.
Many myths surround the secret meetings of the Illuminati.
The modern, colloquial meaning can be recognized by an ironic or derogatory tone. It appears in discussions about conspiracy theories, while the historical meaning is found in factual, historical texts.
Er glaubt an eine weltweite Verschwörung und hält alle Politiker für Illuminaten.
He believes in a worldwide conspiracy and thinks all politicians are Illuminati.
conspiracy theorist
Verschwörungstheoretiker is the general term for someone who believes in secret conspiracies. Illuminat is used colloquially and often ironically for such a person, especially when their theories involve secret societies.
Weil er dabei besonders an geheime Gesellschaften glaubt, nennen ihn seine Freunde ironisch einen Illuminaten.
Because he especially believes in secret societies, his friends ironically call him an Illuminati member.
Weil er hinter vielen Ereignissen geheime Mächte vermutet, gilt er als Verschwörungstheoretiker.
Because he suspects secret powers behind many events, he is considered a conspiracy theorist.
