torchbearer

torch·bear·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tawrch-bair-er]
- /ˈtɔrtʃˌbɛər ər/
- /tˈɔːtʃbeərə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawrch-bair-er]
- /ˈtɔrtʃˌbɛər ər/

Definitions of torchbearer word

noun torchbearer a person who carries a torch. 1
noun torchbearer a leader in a movement, campaign, etc.: a torchbearer of democracy. 1
noun torchbearer a person or thing that carries a torch 0
noun torchbearer a person who leads or inspires 0
noun torchbearer a person who carries a torch 0
noun torchbearer a person who brings enlightenment, truth, etc. 0

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Origin of torchbearer

First appearance:

before 1530

One of the 29% oldest English words

First recorded in 1530-40; torch1 + bearer

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Parts of speech for Torchbearer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Torchbearer

torchbearer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

torchbearer usage trend in Literature

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