leading light en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) An acclaimed expert, one of the foremost experts, a luminary.
Stephen Hawking is a leading light in physics, people say he's the greatest physicist since Einstein.
- (qualifier:navigation) A light that helps to guide vessels into a port.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| leading lights | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
mi matariki (an acclaimed expert)