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Pronunciation / Transliteration: giljabi byeol
"북극성이 항해자들에게 길잡이 별입니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A star that is used to guide the course of a ship or traveler.
"The North Star has long been considered a lodestar for navigators at sea." - 2
A person or thing that serves as an inspiration or guide.
"Her unwavering dedication to her work made her a lodestar for her colleagues."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'lodestar' originates from the Middle English 'lode' meaning 'way' or 'course' and 'star', referring to a star that guides sailors. Its usage dates back to the 14th century, evolving to symbolize a guiding principle or source of inspiration.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lodestar" is said worldwide
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étoile guide
Transliteration: etoile guide
"L'étoile du Nord est une étoile guide pour les navigateurs."
Leitstern
Transliteration: Laitstern
"Der Polarstern ist ein Leitstern für Seefahrer."
stella guida
Transliteration: stella guida
"La Stella Polare è una stella guida per i navigatori."
estrella guía
Transliteration: estrella guía
"La Estrella del Norte es una estrella guía para los navegantes."
estrela guia
Transliteration: estrela guia
"A Estrela do Norte é uma estrela guia para os navegadores."
मार्गदर्शक तारा
Transliteration: mārgadarśak tārā
"उत्तर तारा नाविकों के लिए एक मार्गदर्शक तारा है।"
指路星
Transliteration: zhǐlù xīng
"北极星是航海者的指路星。"
길잡이 별
Transliteration: giljabi byeol
"북극성이 항해자들에게 길잡이 별입니다."
導きの星
Transliteration: michibiki no hoshi
"北極星は航海者の導きの星です。"
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