Flag-bearer

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who carries a flag, especially at a ceremony.

    "Abramenko, a top aerialist in freestyle skiing, a five-time Olympian and the country’s flag-bearer for the opening ceremony, garnered more attention after the event, when a photograph of his hug with a Russian rival was widely circulated."

  2. 2
    One who openly promotes an idea or value and becomes symbolic for it.

    "The Guardian’s editor, Alan Rusbridger, has been a flag-bearer for “open journalism”, which invites input from readers."

Synonyms

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flag carrierstandard-bearer

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"Abramenko, a top aerialist in freestyle skiing, a five-time Olympian and the country’s flag-bearer for the opening ceremony, garnered more attention after the event, when a photograph of his hug with a Russian rival was widely circulated."

Etymology

From flag + bearer.

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