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- Dictionaryluminary/ˈluːmɪn(ə)ri/
noun
- 1. a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere: "one of the luminaries of child psychiatry"
- 2. a natural light-giving body, especially the sun or moon. archaic
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The meaning of LUMINARY is a person of prominence or brilliant achievement. How to use luminary in a sentence. Did you know?
LUMINARY definition: 1. a person who is famous and important in a particular area of activity: 2. a person who is…. Learn more.
a celestial body, such as the sun or moon. a body, object, etc., that gives light. a person who has attained eminence in their field or is an inspiration to others: The book was written by one of the luminaries in the field of medical science.
LUMINARY meaning: 1. a person who is famous and important in a particular area of activity: 2. a person who is…. Learn more.
4 meanings: 1. a person who enlightens or influences others 2. a famous person 3. literary something, such as the sun or moon,.... Click for more definitions.
Although luminary can mean an object or celestial body that gives off light, you'll often hear people talk about parties at which there were many luminaries in attendance. In this case, luminary means celebrity or well-known person in sports or politics, science or the arts.
luminary. noun. /ˈluːmɪnəri/. /ˈluːmɪneri/. (plural luminaries) a person who is an expert or a great influence in a special area or activity. He has played with all the great jazz luminaries. Various leading luminaries of the arts were invited. Word Origin.
1. a person who enlightens or influences others. 2. a famous person. 3. literary something, such as the sun or moon, that gives off light. adj. of, involving, or characterized by light or enlightenment. [C15: via Old French, from Latin lūmināre lamp, from lūmen light]
a person who has attained eminence in their field or is an inspiration to others: The book was written by one of the luminaries in the field of medical science. See more adjective
Noun. Filter. noun. luminaries. An object, such as a celestial body, that gives light. American Heritage. Similar definitions. A body that shines, such as the sun or moon. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A person who sheds light on some subject or enlightens mankind; famous intellectual. Webster's New World.
