luminary

/LOO-mih-nair-ee/noun

a person who inspires or influences others; a natural light-giving body

The conference drew every luminary in the field.
Synonyms
leading light, notable, icon
Antonyms
nobody
Root
luc- (light)
Memory hook
lumin (light): a person who lights the way.

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