lodestar

• Sustantivo que designa una estrella utilizada como guía para la navegación, o en sentido figurado, aquello que sirve como principio rector o modelo a seguir.

A noun referring to a star used as a reference for navigation, or metaphorically to something that serves as a guiding principle or model.

1. Guiding starC2formal

   A star, especially the North Star, used as a reference point for navigation or astronomy.

   Estrella guía

   • Ancient sailors relied on the lodestar to find their way across the seas.
   • The lodestar in the northern sky helped guide the explorers home.
   • Astronomers have long studied the lodestar for its fixed position.

   Sinónimosloadstarnorth starpolar starpole star

2. Model or guideC2formal

   Something that serves as a guiding principle, inspiration, or model to follow.

   Modelo o guía

   • Her unwavering integrity was a lodestar for everyone in the company.
   • The principles of justice and equality serve as a lodestar for the organization.
   • His mentor's advice became a lodestar throughout his career.

   Sinónimosbeaconbenchmarkexemplarguideidealinspirationmodelparadigmpatternstandardtouchstone