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    luminary
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLUMINARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A luminary is a person who is famous and important in a particular area of activity, such as stage and screen, cancer research, or social anthropology. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › luminaryLuminary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A luminary is a person of prominence or brilliant achievement, or a body that gives light, especially a celestial body. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and usage of luminary from Merriam-Webster.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › luminaryLUMINARY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › luminaryLuminary - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLUMINARY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    A luminary is a person who is famous and important in a particular area of activity, such as stage and screen, cancer research, or journalism. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences from Cambridge Dictionary.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLUMINARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A luminary is an expert, a celebrity, or a celestial body that gives light. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins Dictionary.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › luminaryluminary noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    A luminary is a person who is an expert or a great influence in a special area or activity. Learn how to pronounce, use and translate this word with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.