Definition of luminary

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lu·mi·nar·y    (lm-nr) KEY 

NOUN:
pl. lu·mi·nar·ies

1. An object, such as a celestial body, that gives light.
2. A person who is an inspiration to others.
3. A person who has achieved eminence in a specific field. See Synonyms at celebrity.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French luminarie, from Latin lminre, to shine, from lmen, lmin-, light; see leuk- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
lumi·nary(Adjective)