bearer Definition

1. A person or thing that bears, carries or brings something. Also in compounds.

Example: flag-bearer
Thesaurus: carrier, courier, conveyor, messenger, runner, porter.
2. A person who helps carry equipment on an expedition.
3. A person who holds a banknote, cheque or other money order which can be exchanged for money.

Thesaurus: payee, beneficiary, consignee, collector, holder.
4. A pall-bearer.
(Indian subcontinent)
5. historical
A personal, household or hotel servant.
6. finance.
Said of a bill or bond, etc: payable to the person who is in possession of it.