The Illuminati is just an umbrella term for all the governments/monarchies/bloodlines or families/secret groups/politicians/etc. (masons/templars, eastern stars, etc.). This goes back to Babylon. People who dismiss people who use the term Illuminati as if theyâre talking about 5 little hidden men in a room are missing what the majority who use the term are saying. Itâs not one particular person or group in power.