Beacon | Mean of beacon in English Dictionary

/ˈbiːkən/

• Noun
• a strong light that can be seen from far away and that is used to help guide ships, airplanes, etc.
• a radio signal that is broadcast to help guide ships, airplanes, etc.
1. a radio beacon
• someone or something (such as a country) that guides or gives hope to others
1. These countries are beacons of democracy.
2. Our nation should be a beacon of/for peace to people around the world.
3. This new medicine is a beacon of hope for/to thousands of people. [=this new medicine gives hope to thousands of people]

• a fire built on a hill and used as a signal