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beacon

 

[หˆbiหkษ™n ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

signal

A beacon is a visible light or radio signal that warns or guides ships, airplanes, or travelers.

Synonyms

guidance, signal, warning.

Examples of usage

  • The lighthouse beacon helped the sailors navigate through the stormy seas.
  • The beacon on top of the mountain guided the hikers safely back to the campsite.
Context #2 | Noun

symbol

A beacon can also be used metaphorically to refer to something that serves as a guiding or illuminating light.

Synonyms

guiding light, hope, symbol.

Examples of usage

  • Her kindness was a beacon of hope for those in need.
  • The organization became a beacon of change in the community.
Context #3 | Noun

technology

In technology, a beacon is a device that sends out signals to other devices to establish a connection or provide information.

Synonyms

device, signal emitter, transmitter.

Examples of usage

  • The Bluetooth beacon allowed the smartphone to connect to the speaker wirelessly.
  • The beacon technology helped the store track customer movements.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'beacon' comes from the Old English 'beacen', which meant 'sign' or 'signal'.
  • Related to Old Norse 'bikni', meaning 'to shine', linking the word to light.

History

  • Ancient civilizations used large bonfires as beacons to signal danger or guide ships.
  • The famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, acted as a beacon for sailors in the Mediterranean.

Science

  • In communication, a beacon can refer to a device that emits signals to help in navigation, often used in aviation.
  • Recent technologies utilize beacons for indoor navigation, sending signals to smartphones to guide users through buildings.

Literature

  • In literature, beacons often symbolize hope and guidance, representing a way out of difficulty.
  • Poets frequently refer to beacons as metaphors for love or dreams that illuminate our paths.

Pop Culture

  • In movies and video games, beacons are often depicted as crucial elements, guiding characters towards safety or treasure.
  • The term 'beacon of hope' is commonly used in speeches and writings to inspire people during tough times.

Translations

Translations of the word "beacon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น farol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ€เค•เคจ (bฤซkan)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leuchtfeuer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ latarnia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒผใ‚ณใƒณ (bฤซkon)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท balise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ baliza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fener

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์ฝ˜ (bikon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุงุฑุฉ (manฤra)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ majรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ majรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฏๅก” (dฤ“ngtวŽ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svetilnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒฃแƒฅแƒฃแƒ แƒ (shuqura)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mayak

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ baliza

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,710, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.