luminary
Noun
Meanings
Noun
A person who inspires or influences others, especially one who is prominent in a particular field of art, science, or intellect.
"The conference was attended by several leading luminaries of the physics community."
Noun
A celestial body that gives off light, such as the sun or moon.
"Ancient astronomers studied the luminaries of the night sky to track seasonal changes."
Noun
An artificial light or a device that produces light.
"The hallway was illuminated by a series of ornate glass luminaries."