What does the cryptic crossword clue "Captive in luminary, Aristotle, say? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Aristotle, say?". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). POW (synonym="captive") in SHINER (synonym="luminary") = SHIPOWNER; definition: "Aristotle, say?" The answer is SHIPOWNER.

Captive in luminary, Aristotle, say? (9)

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