bearer
noun/ˈbeərə(r)/
/ˈberər/
- a person whose job it is to carry something, especially at a ceremony
- coffin bearers
- a person who brings a message, a letter, etc.
- I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
- (formal) a person who has something with them or is the official owner of something, such as a document
- A pass will allow the bearer to enter the building.
- a person who has knowledge of something, such as an idea or a tradition, and makes sure that it is not forgotten, by teaching others about it
- In many societies, women play an important role as bearers of cultures and traditions.
- (Indian English) a waiter
- (Indian English) a male domestic servant or a worker who does another job that does not need special skills
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