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Definition of leading light noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

leading light

noun

/ˌliːdɪŋ ˈlaɪt/

/ˌliːdɪŋ ˈlaɪt/

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an important, active or respected person in a particular area of activity
- She's one of the leading lights in the opera world.
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