torchbearer Synonyms

person who nspires others prime mover trailblazer candle holder guiding light leaders pacesetter pacemaker creator valedictorian upholder vanguardist standard-bearer link boy person who leads others person who leads person who inspires person who carries a torch leader in a movement leader in a campaign light-man torch bearer world leader trendsetter supporter sponsor incendiary founder exponent experimenter discoverer developer defender conductor backer architect initiator innovator instigator ringleader protector proposer proponent promoter pioneer patron pathfinder originator leader advocate