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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
   • ▪ an artificial light.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French luminarie or late Latin luminarium, from Latin lumen, lumin- ‘light’.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   The meaning of LUMINARY is a person of prominence or brilliant achievement. How to use luminary in a sentence. Did you know?

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   noun. 1. a celestial body, as the sun or moon. 2. a body, object, etc., that gives light. 3. a person who has attained eminence in his or her field or is an inspiration to others. one of the luminaries in the field of medical science. adjective.

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   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.

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   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.

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   Luminary definition: A person who inspires others or achieves eminence in a field.