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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
standard-bearer en · NOUN
Meanings
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A person who carries a flag or banner (a standard).
The standard-bearer in battle is in the center of the front line so the following troops know where to go; unfortunately, it also shows the enemy where to shoot.
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(figuratively) A person who visibly leads.
He became the standard-bearer for their cause because of his celebrity.
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Synonyms
flag-bearer · flag carrier · flag carrier · flag-bearer