torchbearer

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noun

A person who carries a torch (flaming brand).

“The Roman Empire could be considered the torchbearer of Ancient Greek knowledge and wisdom.”

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Meanings

nountorchbearer (plural torchbearers)

plural torchbearers

  1. A person who carries a torch (flaming brand).

    Synonyms: lampadephore, mussaul, mussaulchee

  2. broadlyThe leader of a campaign, or one who gives inspiration to others.
  3. figurativelyOne who carries on a movement or organization from someone else.

    The Roman Empire could be considered the torchbearer of Ancient Greek knowledge and wisdom.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA person who carries a torch (flaming brand).

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Origin

From torch + bearer.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 火炬手
  • 火炬手 (huǒjùshǒu)one who carries a torch
Finnish soihdunkantaja
  • soihdunkantajaone who carries a torch
French porte-flambeau, porte-torche
  • porte-flambeauone who carries a torch
  • porte-torcheone who carries a torch
Polish osoba niosąca pochodnię
  • osoba niosąca pochodnięone who carries a torch
Russian факелоно́сец, фа́кельщик
  • факелоно́сец (fakelonósec)one who carries a torch
  • фа́кельщик (fákelʹščik)one who carries a torch
Cite this entry
APA

torchbearer. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/torchbearer

MLA

“torchbearer.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/torchbearer. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “torchbearer,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/torchbearer.

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