In comparison:
noun: luminary; plural noun: luminaries
1.
a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.
"one of the luminaries of child psychiatry"
synonyms: leading light, guiding light, inspiration, role model, hero, heroine, leader, expert, master; More
lion, legend, celebrity, newsmaker, personality, great, giant, VIP;
informalbigwig, rainmaker
"the luminaries of the art world"
antonyms: nobody
2.
an artificial light.
literary
a natural light-giving body, especially the sun or moon.
noun informal derogatory
noun: crony; plural noun: cronies
a close friend or companion.
"he went gambling with his cronies"
synonyms: friend, companion, bosom friend, intimate, confidant, confidante, familiar, associate, accomplice, comrade; informalpal, chum, sidekick, partner in crime, buddy, amigo, compadre, mate, dawg;
archaiccompeer;
informalpeeps
"he's playing pool with his cronies"
noun
noun: warlord; plural noun: warlords
a military commander, especially an aggressive regional commander with individual autonomy.