Luminary Definition

lo͝omə-nĕrē
luminaries
noun
luminaries
An object, such as a celestial body, that gives light.
American Heritage
A body that shines, such as the sun or moon.
Webster's New World
A person who sheds light on some subject or enlightens mankind; famous intellectual.
Webster's New World
Any well-known or celebrated person.
Webster's New World
A person who inspires others or achieves eminence in a field.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Luminary

Noun

Singular:
luminary
Plural:
luminaries

Origin of Luminary

  • Middle English from Old French luminarie from Latin lūmināre to shine from lūmen lūmin- light leuk- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Late Latin luminaria, from luminare, from lumen.

    From Wiktionary

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