/ ˈbeərə(r); NAmE ˈber-/ noun
1.
a person whose job it is to carry sth, especially at a ceremony :
coffin bearers
—see also pall-bearer , ring bearer , standard-bearer , stretcher-bearer
2.
a person who brings a message, a letter, etc. :
I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
3.
( formal ) a person who has sth with them or is the official owner of sth, such as a document :
A pass will allow the bearer to enter the building.
4.
a person who has knowledge of sth, such as an idea or a tradition, and makes sure that it is not forgotten, by teaching others about it