👉 The term "preenlightenment" is often used in the context of political and cultural revolutions, particularly those that occurred after World War I. It refers to a period when many countries underwent significant changes or transformations, often as a result of internal strife or external pressures. The phrase was coined by historian and writer Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who saw the revolution as a "preenlightenment" movement, where people were more open-minded and receptive to new ideas than before. In this
