Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
harbinger
noun
/ˈhɑːbɪndʒər/
Definition
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
Examples
- The arrival of the first robin is often seen as a harbinger of spring.
- Dark clouds are a harbinger of the storm that is about to come.
Meaning
The term ‘harbinger’ refers to someone or something that foreshadows what is to come or signifies an impending event.
Synonyms
- forerunner
- precursor
- omen
