Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

torchbearer

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.91 in modern English

Syllables
torch-bear-er
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person who carries a torch (flaming brand).

noun

The leader of a campaign, or one who gives inspiration to others.

noun

One who carries on a movement or organization from someone else.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From torch + bearer.

Inflected Forms

torchbearers (plural)

Phrases

Olympic torchbearer

Synonyms

lampadephore mussaul mussaulchee

Questions

What does torchbearer mean?
A person who carries a torch (flaming brand).
Where does torchbearer come from?
From torch + bearer.

How to pronounce torchbearer

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