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lodestar

/ˈləʊdstɑː(r)/noun

उच्चारण लोड्स्टार

ध्रुव तारा, दिशा-सूचक तारा

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noun
  1. 1

    [C, usually sing.]

    a star that is used to guide ships, especially the Pole Star

    ध्रुव तारा, दिशा-सूचक तारा

    • Sailors once used the lodestar to find their way at night.

    Synonyms pole star guiding star

  2. 2

    [C, usually sing.]

    a principle or person that guides and influences you

    मार्गदर्शक सिद्धांत या व्यक्ति, प्रेरणा-स्रोत

    • Gandhi's ideas remained the lodestar of his political life.
    • The Constitution should be our lodestar.

    Synonyms guide beacon model inspiration guiding light