luminary
Pronunciation: /ˈluːmɪn(ə)ɹi/
The English word “luminary” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.
- A body that gives light; especially, one of the heavenly bodies.
- An artificial light; an illumination.
Etymology
From Late Middle English lūminārī, lūminārīe (“lamp; source of spiritual light, example of holiness; glory”), borrowed from Old French luminarie (“lamp, lights, lighting; candles; brightness, illumination”), variant of luminaire (“light fixture”) (modern French luminaire), from Medieval Latin lūminārium, from lūmināre (“that which gives light; light; lamp; body giving light, especially a heavenly…
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