Meaning & use
Lodestone
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A piece of magnetized mineral, especially magnetite, that can attract iron; also used figuratively for something that strongly attracts attention or interest.
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Ancient sailors used a lodestone to make one of the earliest compasses.
The charismatic leader became a lodestone for young activists across the country.
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From 'lode,' an old word for 'way' or 'course,' reflecting how lodestones guided travelers before modern compasses.
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