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luminary in Russian

luminary in Russian is све́точ, свети́ло — luminary means one who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.

luminary in Russian

све́точ
noun
Pronounced: svetoch
One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.
свети́ло
noun
Pronounced: svetilo
One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.
свети́ло
noun
Pronounced: svetilo
(archaic) A body that gives light; especially, one of the heavenly bodies.

What does "luminary" mean?

  1. noun One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.
  2. noun A body that gives light; especially, one of the heavenly bodies.
  3. noun An artificial light; an illumination.
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What is "luminary" in Russian?

"luminary" in Russian is све́точ, свети́ло. luminary means: One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.

How do you pronounce све́точ?

"luminary" in Russian is све́точ, pronounced "svetoch".

Are there other ways to say "luminary" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "luminary": све́точ, свети́ло.

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