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luminarist
noun
lu·mi·nar·ist
\-rə̇st\
Definition of luminarist
-s
1 : an artist who is especially concerned with the effects of light and the portrayal of them in painting : an artist skilled in the rendition of effects of light and shade
2 often capitalized : luminist 2
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Origin and Etymology of luminarist
French luminariste, from luminaire lighting, lights + -iste -ist
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