Meaning of the word luminary in English

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luminary

US /ˈluː.mə.ner.i/
UK /ˈluː.mə.ner.i/

Noun

1.

a person who is famous and important in a particular area of activity:

Example:
Luminaries of stage and screen (= famous actors) assembled for last night's awards ceremony.
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