Meaning of the word harbinger in English

What does harbinger mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

harbinger

US /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒɚ/
UK /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒɚ/

Noun

1.

a person or thing that shows that something is going to happen soon, especially something bad:

Example:
a harbinger of doom
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