luminary
noun pl. luminaries
- a body that gives off light, such as the sun or moon
- a person who sheds light on some subject or enlightens mankind; famous intellectual
- any famous or well-known person
See luminary in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(lo͞oˈmə-nĕrˌē)
noun pl. lu·mi·nar·ies - An object, such as a celestial body, that gives light.
- A person who is an inspiration to others.
- A person who has achieved eminence in a specific field. See Synonyms at celebrity.
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