Pharos
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɛəɹɒs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pharos is a noun meaning (figuratively) That which stands out; a shining light.
Meaning
(figuratively) That which stands out; a shining light.
More Meanings
- (historical) An ancient lighthouse or beacon to guide sailors.
Example Sentences
He […] built a Pharos, or Light House.
The house was not very felicitously titled, said many: it was no academic pharos.
Word Forms
- pharoses
- pharoi
Synonyms for pharos
Depending on context, synonyms include beacon, lighthouse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lighthouse, beacon, pharaoh, sphynx, sphinx, doryphoros.
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