torchbearer

IPA: tˈɔrtʃbˈɛrɝ

A person who carries a torch (flaming brand).
(by extension) The leader of a campaign, or one who gives inspiration to others.

Examples of "torchbearer" in Sentences

She became the torchbearer for matrix theory.
These people are not defined by being a torchbearer.
He won and he was chosen to be the last torchbearer.
One torchbearer could not participate due to flight delay.
The total torchbearer counts for each city are available at.
She is an athlete and a torchbearer not a protector of the torch.
Each goddess is followed by a torchbearer, dressed in white with gold stars.
This Parliament has managed to become a torchbearer in the European fight against terrorism. It was the first Chamber to produce a recommendation in writing that it was necessary to politically isolate political parties which do not condemn terrorism.