luminary

• Nom désignant une personne qui inspire ou influence les autres, souvent éminente dans un domaine particulier, et également un astre ou une source de lumière.

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.

   Personnalité influente

   • 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.

   Synonymesauthoritycelebritydignitaryexperticonleading lightnotablestar

2. Celestial bodyC2formal

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

   Corps céleste lumineux

   • 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.

   Synonymescelestial bodyheavenly bodymoonorbstarsun