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leading light
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leading light [ˈliːdɪŋ]
n
1. an important or outstanding person, esp in an organization or cause
2. (Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical a less common term for range light
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.leading lightleading light - a celebrity who is an inspiration to others; "he was host to a large gathering of luminaries"
celebrity, famous person - a widely known person; "he was a baseball celebrity"
Translations
leading light n (person) → personaggio di primo piano
leading light n (person) → personaggio di primo piano


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