1. people who carry torches, especially in ceremonies or processions
2. people who lead or champion a cause, movement, or tradition
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The torchbearers led the Olympic procession into the stadium.
• Ancient torchbearers lit the way through dark corridors.
• She became one of the torchbearers for women’s rights in her generation.
• The young activists saw themselves as torchbearers of environmental protection.
• The ceremony began with torchbearers entering from both sides of the hall.
• These scientists are the torchbearers of medical research innovation.
• The torchbearers marched solemnly through the memorial service.