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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTorchbearer
/ˈtɔːrtʃˌbɛr.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who carries a torch, especially in a ceremonial context.
"The torchbearer led the parade, illuminating the path for the others." - 2
A person who advocates or promotes a particular cause or idea.
"As a torchbearer for environmental protection, she inspired many to join the movement."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'torchbearer' originates from the combination of 'torch', derived from the Latin 'torca', meaning 'twisted', and 'bearer', from the Old English 'beran', meaning 'to carry'. Historically, it referred to someone who carried a torch, often in ceremonial contexts, evolving to symbolize a leader or pioneer in various fields.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Torchbearer" is said worldwide
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Porteur de flambeau
Transliteration: Porteur de flambeau
"Le porteur de flambeau a conduit la procession."
Fackelträger
Transliteration: Fackelträger
"Der Fackelträger führte die Feierlichkeiten an."
Portatore di torcia
Transliteration: Portatore di torcia
"Il portatore di torcia ha aperto la strada."
Portador de antorcha
Transliteration: Portador de antorcha
"El portador de antorcha iluminó el camino."
Portador de tocha
Transliteration: Portador de tocha
"O portador de tocha liderou a cerimônia."
दीपक धारण करने वाला
Transliteration: Deepak dharan karne wala
"दीपक धारण करने वाला समारोह का नेतृत्व कर रहा था।"
火炬手
Transliteration: Huǒjù shǒu
"火炬手引领了游行。"
횃불을 든 사람
Transliteration: Hwicheul-eul deun salam
"횃불을 든 사람이 행진을 이끌었습니다."
トーチベアラー
Transliteration: Tōchibearā
"トーチベアラーが行進を先導しました。"
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