- 1(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.
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- 2a person whose job it is to carry something, especially at a ceremony flag bearers see pallbearer, ring bearer, standard-bearer, stretcher-bearer
- 3a person who brings a message, a letter, etc. I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
- 4a 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.
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