Associations to the word «Torchbearer»
Noun
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Wiktionary
TORCHBEARER, noun. A person who carries a torch (flaming brand)
TORCHBEARER, noun. (by extension) The leader of a campaign, or one who gives inspiration to others
Dictionary definition
TORCHBEARER, noun. A leader in a campaign or movement.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.