polestar
[ pohl-stahr ]
/ ˈpoʊlˌstɑr /
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noun
something that serves as a guiding principle.
something that is the center of attention or attraction.
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pole star
noun
a guiding principle, rule, standard, etc
British Dictionary definitions for polestar (2 of 2)
Pole Star
noun
the Pole Star the star closest to the N celestial pole at any particular time. At present this is Polaris, but it will eventually be replaced by some other star owing to precession of the earth's axis
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