"torchbearing" meaning in All languages combined

See torchbearing on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: torch + bearing Etymology templates: {{compound|en|torch|bearing}} torch + bearing Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} torchbearing (not comparable)
  1. Carrying a torch (flaming brand). Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-torchbearing-en-adj-ljJ7-jWz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 91 5 4
  2. (by extension) Leading a campaign, or giving inspiration to others. Tags: broadly, not-comparable
    Sense id: en-torchbearing-en-adj-U0A5PX~y

Noun [English]

Etymology: torch + bearing Etymology templates: {{compound|en|torch|bearing}} torch + bearing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} torchbearing (uncountable)
  1. The leading of a campaign, or giving inspiration to others. Tags: uncountable Related terms: torchbearer
    Sense id: en-torchbearing-en-noun-bjfEF0s4

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