"torchbearer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: torchbearers [plural]
Etymology: torch + bearer Etymology templates: {{compound|en|torch|bearer}} torch + bearer Head templates: {{en-noun}} torchbearer (plural torchbearers)
  1. A person who carries a torch (flaming brand). Categories (topical): People Synonyms: lampadephore, mussaul [India, archaic], mussaulchee [India, archaic]
    Sense id: en-torchbearer-en-noun-VFgEpNHk Disambiguation of People: 69 31 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 94 6
  2. (by extension) The leader of a campaign, or one who gives inspiration to others. Tags: broadly
    Sense id: en-torchbearer-en-noun-LbbHCizK

Inflected forms

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