polestar

/ˈpoʊlstɑr/

Definitions

1. noun

a star that is considered to be at the zenith of the celestial sphere at a particular location and time, especially the North Star.

“The hikers relied on the polestar to navigate their way through the dense forest.”

2. noun

a star that is the dominant or most prominent star in a constellation.

“The polestar of the galaxy is an incredibly massive star that is visible from millions of light-years away.”

3. noun

a guiding or directing influence.

“Her ambition served as a polestar for the entire team, inspiring them to work harder.”

Synonyms

  • guiding star
  • north star

Antonyms

  • deceptive light
  • false star