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noun
One who tends a fire that must be kept burning (in various pagan practices).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: keeper of the flame
Antonyms: none provided
noun
One who keeps some idea alive.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, rare
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Synonyms: keeper of the flame
Antonyms: none provided
History
From flame + keeper.
