Luminary: meaning, definitions and examples
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luminary
[ หluห.mษช.nษr.i ]
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:
๐ต๐น luminar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคเคพเคถเคฎเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Leuchtgestalt
๐ฎ๐ฉ pelita
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒััะธะปะพ
๐ต๐ฑ luminarz
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใใใชใผ
๐ซ๐ท luminaire
๐ช๐ธ luminaria
๐น๐ท aydฤฑnlatฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฃจ๋ฏธ๋๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุถูุก
๐จ๐ฟ luminรกล
๐ธ๐ฐ luminar
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅ ไฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ luminiscenca
๐ฎ๐ธ ljรณsberi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััา ะฑะตัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iลฤฑq saรงan
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 27956 inauspicious
- 27957 syllabi
- 27958 mystification
- 27959 luminary
- 27960 retailed
- 27961 feelingly
- 27962 platonic
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