luminary

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1. n. Any body that gives light, especially one of the heavenly bodies. Source: opted
2. n. One who illustrates any subject, or enlightens mankind; as, Newton was a distinguished luminary. Source: opted
3. n. a celebrity who is an inspiration to others Source: wordnet
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. Source: webster
5. n:100 n. a celebrity who is an inspiration to others Source: ecdict

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