Guidepost: meaning, definitions and examples
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guidepost
[ ˈɡaɪdˌpoʊst ]
direction marker
A guidepost is a marker or sign that provides direction or guidance, typically found along a road or path. It can also refer to a standard or principle that serves as a guide in a particular situation. Often, guideposts help people navigate both physical and metaphorical journeys.
Synonyms
directional sign, indicator, marker, signpost
Examples of usage
- The guidepost indicated the correct direction to the lake.
- She followed the guideposts leading to the historic site.
- In life, we often need guideposts to help us make decisions.
Translations
Translations of the word "guidepost" in other languages:
🇵🇹 marco
🇮🇳 मार्गदर्शक
🇩🇪 Wegweiser
🇮🇩 penunjuk jalan
🇺🇦 вказівник
🇵🇱 znak drogowy
🇯🇵 道しるべ
🇫🇷 indicateur
🇪🇸 señal
🇹🇷 yol gösterici
🇰🇷 길잡이
🇸🇦 علامة طريق
🇨🇿 ukazatel
🇸🇰 ukazovateľ
🇨🇳 指示标
🇸🇮 usmerjevalec
🇮🇸 leiðarvísir
🇰🇿 нұсқаушы
🇬🇪 მინიშნავი
🇦🇿 bələdçi
🇲🇽 señal
Etymology
The word 'guidepost' has its origins in the combination of 'guide' and 'post'. The term 'guide' comes from the Old French 'guidier', which means to lead or show the way, derived from the Latin 'ducere', meaning to lead. The word 'post' refers to a fixed marker, stemming from the Latin 'positus', meaning placed or positioned. Together, 'guidepost' emerged in the English language to describe a marker that offers guidance or direction, both literally on roads and figuratively in various aspects of life. The use of guideposts has been prevalent since the late 19th century, often employed in road signage and metaphysical discussions about principles in decision-making.