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luminary

/ˈluː.mɪ.nə.ri/

/ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminarynoun

luminaries

/ˈluː.mɪ.nə.ri/

/ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

Translations

светило

Albert Einstein is considered a luminary in the field of physics.

Альберт Эйнштейн считается светилом в области физики.

знаменитость

The gala was attended by many luminaries from the film industry.

На гала-вечере присутствовали многие знаменитости из киноиндустрии.

Additional translations

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Definitions

A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.

Albert Einstein is considered a luminary in the field of physics.

A decorative or artificial light source, such as a lamp or lantern (rare).

Paper luminaries lined the driveway during the holiday festival.

A natural light-giving body, especially the sun or moon.

The moon, as a luminary, guided the sailors through the night.

In astrology, either of the two principal celestial bodies—the Sun and the Moon—believed to exert the strongest influence on human affairs.

In traditional astrology, the luminaries are said to illuminate the path laid out in a natal chart.

Synonyms

guiding light

luminaryadjective

more luminary

Comp.

most luminary

Super.

/ˈluː.mɪ.nəri/

/ˈluː.məˌner.i/

rare or archaic: used chiefly in poetic or dated contexts to mean 'luminous' or 'light-giving'

Definitions

Emitting or reflecting light; luminous (rare).

A silvery, luminary glow radiated from the crystal.

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