LODESTAR


Meaning of LODESTAR in English

lode ‧ star /ˈləʊdstɑː $ ˈloʊdstɑːr/ BrE AmE noun [singular] literary

1 . a principle or fact that guides someone’s actions

2 . the ↑ Pole Star , used to guide ships at sea

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.