I have always heard light defined as electromagnetic waves. That is what we teach at the middle school curriculum level. But I also understand light has been defined by a particle theory as well. I think it may very well be one of those nebulous areas where it will be subject to change as the debate wears on and evidence is provided to substantiate.
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