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torchbearer
noun torch·bear·er \-ˌber-ər\
: someone who carries a torch at the head of a group of people
: someone who leads a campaign, movement, etc.
Full Definition of TORCHBEARER
1
: one that carries a torch
2
: someone in the forefront of a campaign, crusade, or movement
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First Known Use of TORCHBEARER
15th century
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