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torchbearer
[ tawrch-bair-er ]
/ ˈtɔrtʃˌbɛər ər /
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noun
a person who carries a torch.
a leader in a movement, campaign, etc.: a torchbearer of democracy.
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torbanite, Torbay, torbernite, torc, torch, torchbearer, torchère, torchier, torchiere, torchlight, torch lily
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torchbearer
/ (ˈtɔːtʃˌbɛərə) /
noun
a person or thing that carries a torch
a person who leads or inspires
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