torchbearer

[tawrch-bair-er]

noun

1. a person who carries a torch.

2. a leader in a movement, campaign, etc..

   a torchbearer of democracy.

torchbearer

/ ˈtɔːtʃˌbɛərə /

noun

1. a person or thing that carries a torch

2. a person who leads or inspires

Word History and Origins

Origin of torchbearer¹

First recorded in 1530–40; torch ¹ + bearer

Example Sentences

There has been some immediate discontent from Scottish Labour figures over this news – that after years being their sole torchbearer at Westminster, Murray has lasted barely a year as Scottish secretary.

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In this vision, an Olympic torchbearer makes their way into a studio building — could be a lot, could be CAA or somewhere corporate.

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He started his games with an integral role: he was among the final torchbearers of the Olympic flame before the game's opening ceremony last week.

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Snoop Dogg — rap icon, business mogul and king of brand deals — just landed a new gig: Olympic torchbearer.

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American rapper Snoop Dogg has been named as one of the final torchbearers of the Olympic flame before Friday's opening ceremony in Paris.

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