luminary

noun
UK: /ˌluːmɪˈneri/
US: /ˌluːməˈneri/

  1. A famous or important person.

    1. She is a luminary in her field.
    2. The conference attracted luminaries from the science community, making it a very prestigious event with a notable luminary.

  2. A star or other object that gives light.

    1. The moon is a bright luminary.
    2. Ancient astronomers studied each luminary to understand their place in the cosmos and the cycles of nature.

Synonyms

celebrity icon leader notable star light

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "luminary" in English means: A famous or important person., A star or other object that gives light..

The phonetic transcription of "luminary" is /ˌluːmɪˈneri/ in British English and /ˌluːməˈneri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "luminary": celebrity, icon, leader, notable, star, light.

Example usage of "luminary": "She is a luminary in her field.". More examples on the page.