"torchbearing" meaning in English

See torchbearing in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From 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, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 81 10 9 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 86 7 7 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 90 5 5
  2. (by extension) Leading a campaign, or giving inspiration to others. Tags: broadly, not-comparable
    Sense id: en-torchbearing-en-adj-U0A5PX~y

Noun

Etymology: From 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
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