a signal fire commonly on a hill, tower, or pole
Brit a high conspicuous hill suitable for, or used in the past for, such a fire
a signal mark used to guide shipping
a radio transmitter emitting signals for the guidance of aircraft
a source of light or inspiration
He ended by saying that the prospect of a Labour government was a beacon of hope for millions of striving and oppressed people throughout the world — Independent
Brit a high conspicuous hill
[Old English bēacen sign]