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Torchbearer

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person who carries a torch (flaming brand).
  2. 2
    a leader in a campaign or movement wordnet
  3. 3
    The leader of a campaign, or one who gives inspiration to others. broadly
  4. 4
    One who carries on a movement or organization from someone else. figuratively

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

Etymology

From torch + bearer.

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