pharos

/ˈfɛrɑs/
noun
  1. A lighthouse or a beacon that guides ships.
    • The ancient pharos of Alexandria was one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
    • Sailors relied on the pharos to navigate safely into the harbor at night.
    • The small island had a pharos that warned ships of the rocky coast.
  2. Something that serves as a guiding light or inspiration.
    • Her courage was a pharos for others facing difficult times.
    • For many young scientists, the famous researcher was a pharos of knowledge and discovery.
    • The organization acts as a pharos, leading the way in environmental conservation.
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