leading light meaning

UK /ˈliːdɪŋ laɪt/ US /ˈlidɪŋ laɪt/ 3 syllables

leading light (noun): a celebrity who is an inspiration to others.

Definition of leading light

  1. a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
    • he was host to a large gathering of luminaries

    Synonyms: luminary, guiding light, notable, notability

    Type of: celebrity

How to pronounce leading light

leading light is pronounced /ˈliːdɪŋ laɪt/ in British English and /ˈlidɪŋ laɪt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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