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luminary

noun

A celebrity who is an inspiration to others

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
L
Ends with
Y
Contains
UM
Scrabble score
13

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Pronunciation

ˈluːmɪn(ə)ɹi

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noun

  1. A celebrity who is an inspiration to others

    “He was host to a large gathering of luminaries”

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He was host to a large gathering of luminaries

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