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- [loo-muh-ner-ee]
- /ˈlu məˌnɛr i/
- /ˈluː.mɪ.nə.ri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loo-muh-ner-ee]
- /ˈlu məˌnɛr i/
Definitions of luminaries word
- noun plural luminaries a celestial body, as the sun or moon. 1
- noun plural luminaries a body, object, etc., that gives light. 1
- noun plural luminaries 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. 1
- adjective luminaries of, relating to, or characterized by light. 1
- noun luminaries Plural form of luminary. 1
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Origin of luminaries
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English luminarye < Medieval Latin lūmināria lamp. See luminaria
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Parts of speech for Luminaries
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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luminaries popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
luminaries usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for luminaries
noun luminaries
- celebrities — Plural form of celebrity.
- stars — any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
- achievers — to bring to a successful end; carry through; accomplish: The police crackdown on speeders achieved its purpose.
- personalities — the visible aspect of one's character as it impresses others: He has a pleasing personality.
- faces — Plural form of face.
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