luminary
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/ˈluːmɪn(ə)ɹi/
English
Definitions
noun
- One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in their chosen field; a leading light.
- A body that gives light; especially, one of the heavenly bodies.
- An artificial light; an illumination.
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Synonyms
guiding lightleading lightnotabilitynotableidolstarilluminaryshinerleaderlightlegend in one's own lifetimeguiding starlegenddoyenthought leaderstandard-bearer