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- DictionaryLu·mi·nar·y/ˈlo͞oməˌnerē/
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- 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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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.
Luminary Definition. An object, such as a celestial body, that gives light. A body that shines, such as the sun or moon. A person who sheds light on some subject or enlightens mankind; famous intellectual. Any well-known or celebrated person. A person who inspires others or achieves eminence in a field.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English lu‧mi‧na‧ry /ˈluːmənəri $ -neri/ noun (plural luminaries) [ countable] someone who is very famous or highly respected for their skill at doing something or their knowledge of a particular subject luminaries of Parisian society Examples from the Corpus luminary • No less a luminary than Wilhelm Furt...
noun. lu· mi· nary ˈlü-mə-ˌner-ē. plural luminaries. Synonyms of luminary. 1. : a person of prominence or brilliant achievement. a literary luminary. a luminary in the medical profession. 2. : a body that gives light. especially : one of the celestial bodies.
LUMINARY meaning: a famous person who is respected for their skills or knowledge. Learn more.
Check pronunciation: luminary. Definition of luminary noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun,plural lu·mi·nar·ies. 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. See more. adjective. of, relating to, or characterized by light.
