leading light

English - Turkish

Definition of leading light in English Turkish dictionary

kılavuz ışık

rehber feneri

önemli ve etkili kimse

(deyim) toplumda seckin saygin yeri olan biri

English - English

Definition of leading light in English English dictionary

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.

main light, head light

If you say that someone is a leading light in an organization, campaign, or community, you mean that they are one of the most important, active, enthusiastic, and successful people in it

Related Terms

leading lights

plural form of leading light

Hyphenation

lead·ing light

Turkish pronunciation

lidîng layt

Synonyms

choice spirit, leader, luminary, master spirit, one in a million, sage, shining light, star, superstar

Pronunciation

/ˈlēdəɴɢ ˈlīt/ /ˈliːdɪŋ ˈlaɪt/