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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

luminary

/ˈluːmɪnəri/ noun · British & US
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What does luminary mean?

noun

A person who inspires or influences others, especially one who is prominent in a particular field. A source of light.

Example

"The city's luminary in the field of science was awarded the Nobel Prize."

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