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Definition bearer in British English

bearer noun

[countable] noun
/ˈbeərə(r)/
1

someone who brings you a particular type of news or information

Example

I hate to be the bearer of bad news.

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2

someone whose job is to carry something such as a flag, especially in a ceremony

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3

the bearer of a title or official document is the person who it belongs to or who has the right to have it

Example

The note promises to pay the bearer £20.

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Definition bearer in British English