Found 2 items, similar to Luminary.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: luminary luminary n : a celebrity who is an inspiration to others; “he was host to a large gathering of luminaries” [syn: leading light, guiding light , notable, notability]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Luminary Luminary \Lu"mi*na*ry\, n.; pl. Luminaries, [F. luminaire, L. luminare a light or lamp, which was lighted in the churches, a luminary, fr. lumen, luminis, light, fr. lucere to be light, to shine, lux, lucis, light. See Light.] [1913 Webster] 1. Any body that gives light, especially one of the heavenly bodies. “ Radiant luminary.” --Skelton. [1913 Webster] Where the great luminary . . . Dispenses light from far. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. One who illustrates any subject, or enlightens mankind; as, Newton was a distinguished luminary. [1913 Webster]