torchbearer

English

Etymology

From torch +‎ bearer.

Noun

torchbearer (plural torchbearers)

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

   Synonyms: lampadephore, (India, archaic) mussaul, (India, archaic) mussaulchee

2. (by extension) The leader of a campaign, or one who gives inspiration to others.
3. (figurative) One who carries on a movement or organization from someone else.

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

Derived terms

• Olympic torchbearer

Translations

one who carries a torch

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 火炬手 (zh) (huǒjùshǒu)

• Finnish: soihdunkantaja (fi)
• French: porte-flambeau (fr) m, porte-torche (fr) m
• Ido: torchiero (io)
• Macedonian: факло́носец m (faklónosec)
• Russian: факелоно́сец (ru) m (fakelonósec), фа́кельщик (ru) m (fákelʹščik)