torchbearer

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que lidera o inspira a otros en una campaña, movimiento o causa, o que transmite y mantiene viva una tradición o idea.

A noun referring to a person who leads or inspires others in a campaign, movement, or cause.

1. Leader in a campaign or movementC1formal

   A person who leads or inspires others in a particular cause, campaign, or movement.

   abanderado

   • She was a torchbearer for women's rights in her country.
   • He became the torchbearer of the environmental movement.
   • The organization's founder was a true torchbearer for social justice.

   Sinónimosadvocatechampionleaderpioneerspearheadstandard-bearertrailblazervanguard

   Antónimosfollowerimitatorlaggard

2. Person carrying a torchB2formal

   A person who carries a torch, especially in a ceremonial event like the Olympic Games.

   Portador de la antorcha

   • The Olympic torchbearer ran through the city streets.
   • Each torchbearer passed the flame to the next runner.
   • The ceremony began with the entrance of the torchbearer.