plural – lu·mi·nar·ies
- a person of prominence or brilliant achievement – a literary luminary- a luminary in the medical profession.
- a celestial body, as the sun or moon.
- a body, object, etc., that gives light.
- a person who has attained eminence in his or her field or is an inspiration to others: one of the luminaries in the field of medical science.
Adjective
- of, relating to, or characterized by light.
