Luminary

Origin

From Late Latin luminaria, from luminare, from lumen.

Full definition of luminary

Noun

1. One that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light.played host to a huge gathering of international luminaries -- Edmund Stevens
2. An artificial light; an illumination.
3. A body that gives light; especially, one of the heavenly bodies.

Synonyms

• guiding light

Related terms

• illuminate
• luminous