lanternist
- noun
- /ˈlæn.tɚ.nɪst/
- Archaic
:
farolero
- The lanternist led the parade, illuminating the path with a bright lantern.
Examples
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At the festival, a skilled lanternist demonstrated how to use traditional oil lanterns.
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The lanternist lit the path during the night festival.
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During the night watch, the lanternist checked each corner of the grounds for safety.
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Many lanternists participated in the parade last weekend.
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The lanternist carefully adjusted the lantern to provide enough light for the evening ceremony.
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During the event, the lanternist skillfully carried the lantern, guiding guests through the dark pathway.
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At the historic reenactment, the lanternist showcased various lanterns to enhance the ambiance of the night.
Synonyms
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9.9
A person who lights and puts out street lamps in the past
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5.6
A device or person that gives light to make things visible
A person who carries a burning stick during a ceremony
A person in old times who carries a torch to light and guide people on dark streets
A boy who carries a lamp to light the way for people at night
A person who lit and cared for street lamps before electric lights
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Lanternist comes from lantern ('a light in a container') and the ending -ist ('a person who does something'), like in artist. So a lanternist is someone who carries or uses a lantern to give light and guide people at events or in public places.