Luminary: meaning, definitions and examples

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luminary

 

[ หˆluห.mษช.nษ›r.i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

influence, guidance

A luminary is a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere. It can also refer to a celestial body that gives light, such as the sun or moon. In a figurative sense, it denotes someone who shines brightly in their field.

Synonyms

celebrity, influencer, leader, pioneer

Examples of usage

  • The conference was attended by several luminaries in the field of technology.
  • She is considered a luminary in the world of literature.
  • The artist was a luminary whose work changed the way we perceive modern art.

Translations

Translations of the word "luminary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น luminar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค•เคพเคถเคฎเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leuchtgestalt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelita

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒั–ั‚ะธะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ luminarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒซใƒŸใƒŠใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท luminaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ luminaria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aydฤฑnlatฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฃจ๋ฏธ๋„ˆ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถูŠุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ luminรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ luminar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ๅ…‰ไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ luminiscenca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ljรณsberi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹า› ะฑะตั€ัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸฤฑq saรงan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ luminario

Word origin

The word 'luminary' originates from the Latin 'lumen' meaning 'light.' The term evolved during the Middle Ages to describe an object that provides light, such as a star or lamp, and subsequently extended to denote influential people in various fields. Its use to identify a person who provides guidance or inspiration became more prominent during the Enlightenment, a period characterized by intellectual and philosophical advancements. Over time, 'luminary' has been integrated into English vernacular, symbolizing not only physical light but also metaphorical light in the form of insight and wisdom that illuminate paths for others.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,959, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.