Meaning of luminary in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈluməˌnɛri/

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1. Noun

   luminary

   Etymology

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

   Definitions

   1. a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

   Examples

   • « he was host to a large gathering of luminaries »