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   harbinger

   /ˈhɑːbɪn(d)ʒə/

   noun

   • 1. a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another: "witch hazels are the harbingers of spring"
   • ▪ a forerunner of something: "these works were not yet opera but they were the most important harbinger of opera"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French herbergere, from herbergier ‘provide lodging for’, from herberge ‘lodging’, from Old Saxon heriberga ‘shelter for an army, lodging’ (from heri ‘army’ + a Germanic base meaning ‘fortified place’), related to harbour. The term originally denoted a person who provided lodging, later one who went ahead to find lodgings for an army or for a nobleman and his retinue, hence, a herald (mid 16th century).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHARBINGER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A harbinger is a person or thing that shows that something bad is going to happen soon. Learn more about this literary term, see examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and find synonyms for harbinger.

   • English (US)

     HARBINGER meaning: 1. a person or thing that shows that...

   • Znaczenie Harbinger, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     HARBINGER definicja: 1. a person or thing that shows that...

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     HARBINGER translate: （尤指坏事的）先兆，预兆. Learn more in the...

   • Traditional

     HARBINGER translate: （尤指壞事的）先兆，預兆. Learn more in the...

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   The meaning of HARBINGER is something that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come. How to use harbinger in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Harbinger.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › harbingerHARBINGER Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   A harbinger can be a sign of something positive, as in Robins are a harbinger of springtime, or negative, as in These reports are a harbinger of doom. When applied to a person, harbinger often refers to someone who’s announcing something, especially something that has yet to happen.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHARBINGER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   A harbinger is a person or thing that shows that something is going to happen soon, especially something bad. Learn more about this literary term, its synonyms and how to use it in sentences from various sources.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHARBINGER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A harbinger is something or someone that announces or indicates the approach of something else, especially something bad. Learn the word origin, usage, and related terms of harbinger from Collins Dictionary.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › harbingerHarbinger - definition of harbinger by The Free Dictionary

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   A harbinger is something or someone that announces or indicates the approach of something or someone else. Find the origin, usage, and translations of the word harbinger in this comprehensive online dictionary.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › harbingerHarbinger - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A harbinger is something that comes before and that shows what will follow in the future. The robin is a harbinger of spring — its presence means spring is coming soon.