luminary

• Substantiv für eine Person, die andere inspiriert oder beeinflusst, besonders eine herausragende Persönlichkeit auf einem bestimmten Gebiet; auch ein Himmelskörper, der Licht ausstrahlt.

A noun referring to a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular field.

1. Influential personC1formal

   A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.

   Koryphäe

   • The conference was attended by many luminaries in the field of physics.
   • She is a luminary in the world of modern art.
   • The award ceremony honored luminaries from various industries.

   Synonymeauthoritycelebritydignitaryexperticonleading lightnotablestar

2. Celestial bodyC2formal

   A natural light-giving body in the sky, such as the sun or moon.

   Himmelskörper

   • The ancient sailors navigated by the luminaries in the night sky.
   • The sun is the most prominent luminary in our solar system.
   • Poets often write about the luminaries that light up the darkness.

   Synonymecelestial bodyheavenly bodymoonorbstarsun