све́точ — meaning in English

English meaning

• doyen noun A military officer who commands a group of ten soldiers.
• luminary noun Someone widely admired for their great skill or success in a particular field.
• torch noun A small portable light powered by a battery (British usage); in American English, a stick with a flaming end used as a light source.

Senses

све́точ is used for these senses in English:

• doyen (colloquial) A leading light, or exemplar of a particular practice or movement.
• luminary One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.

doyen — full definition

1. noun A military officer who commands a group of ten soldiers.
2. noun The oldest or most senior man in a group.
3. noun A person who is the most respected and skilled expert in a particular field.

luminary — full definition

1. noun Someone widely admired for their great skill or success in a particular field.
2. noun A natural body, especially in the sky, that gives off light.
3. noun A man-made lamp or light.

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