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English noun: bearer

1. bearer (person) someone whose employment involves carrying something


SamplesThe bonds were transmitted by carrier.


Synonymscarrier, toter


Broader (hypernym)traveler, traveller

2. bearer (person) a messenger who bears or presents


SamplesA bearer of good tidings.


Broader (hypernym)courier, messenger

3. bearer (person) one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral


Synonymspallbearer


Broader (hypernym)griever, lamenter, mourner, sorrower

4. bearer (person) the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it


SamplesThe bond was marked `payable to bearer'.


Synonymsholder


Broader (hypernym)capitalist









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