Answer:

illuminati

AnswerCrossword Clue
ILLUMINATIEnlightened ones
ILLUMINATIBright ones
ILLUMINATIGroup in many conspiracy theories
ILLUMINATIVery enlightened group
ILLUMINATISubject of many conspiracy theories
ILLUMINATISecret society invoked in many conspiracy theories