Torchbearer: meaning, definitions and examples
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torchbearer
[ ˈtɔːrtʃˌbɛrər ]
leadership role
A torchbearer is a person who carries a torch, especially during a ceremonial occasion or an event. Metaphorically, it represents someone who advocates for a particular cause or leads a movement.
Synonyms
advocate, champion, leader, pioneer.
Examples of usage
- He was a torchbearer for environmental justice.
- The athlete became a torchbearer in the Olympic Games.
- As a torchbearer of freedom, she inspired many.
- The organization sees itself as a torchbearer for social change.
Translations
Translations of the word "torchbearer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 portador de tocha
🇮🇳 चालक
🇩🇪 Fackelträger
🇮🇩 pembawa obor
🇺🇦 носій факела
🇵🇱 niesiączo ognia
🇯🇵 トーチベアラー
🇫🇷 porteur de flambeau
🇪🇸 portador de antorcha
🇹🇷 meşale taşıyıcısı
🇰🇷 봉송자
🇸🇦 حامل الشعلة
🇨🇿 nosič pochodně
🇸🇰 nosič pochodne
🇨🇳 火炬手
🇸🇮 nosilec bakle
🇮🇸 fakkeli bærandi
🇰🇿 шамшырақ көтеруші
🇬🇪 ტორჩათმყოფელი
🇦🇿 məşəl daşıyıcısı
🇲🇽 portador de antorcha
Etymology
The term 'torchbearer' originally comes from the literal meaning of a person who carries a torch, especially in a ceremonial or symbolic context. The word 'torch' itself has roots in Old French 'torche', which means a branching stick that holds flame, derived from Latin 'torca' meaning 'twisted thing' or 'to twist'. Over time, the term evolved to take on a figurative meaning, signifying someone who carries the light of knowledge, passion, or a cause. In various cultures, torchbearers symbolize guidance, hope, and the transmission of values or traditions, effectively connecting the historical and cultural significance of carrying a torch with the role of leadership and advocacy in contemporary society.