English

Noun

flag-bearer ‎(plural flag-bearers)

1. One who carries a flag, especially at a ceremony.
2. One who openly promotes an idea or value and becomes symbolic for it.
   • 2012, The Economist, 22nd Sep., The Guardian's future: unguarded

     The Guardian’s editor, Alan Rusbridger, has been a flag-bearer for “open journalism”, which invites input from readers.

Translations

Synonyms

• standard-bearer
• flag carrier