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Any body that gives light, especially one of the heavenly bodies.

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  1. n. Any body that gives light, especially one of the heavenly bodies.
  2. n. One who illustrates any subject, or enlightens mankind; as, Newton was a distinguished luminary.
  3. n. a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
  4. 1. Any body that gives light, especially one of the heavenly bodies. " Radiant luminary." Skelton. Where the great luminary . . . Dispenses light from far. Milton. 2. One who illustrates any subject, or enlightens mankind; as, Newton was a distinguished luminary.
  5. n:100 n. a celebrity who is an inspiration to others