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luminary

Pronunciation: /ˈluːmɪn(ə)ri/

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Definition of luminary

noun (plural luminaries)

  • 1a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere:one of the luminaries of child psychiatry
  • 2 archaic a natural light-giving body, especially the sun or moon.
  • an artificial light.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French luminarie or late Latin luminarium, from Latin lumen, lumin- 'light'

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