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beacon  /ˈbikən/  noun

1  a strong light that can be seen from far away and that is used to help guide ships, airplanes, etc.

a radio signal that is broadcast to help guide ships, airplanes, etc.

  • a radio beacon

3  someone or something (such as a country) that guides or gives hope to others

  • These countries are beacons of democracy.
  • Our nation should be a beacon of/for peace to people around the world.
  • This new medicine is a beacon of hope for/to thousands of people.
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