1. people who carry or transport something
2. people who hold or possess something, especially documents or titles
3. people who carry a coffin at a funeral

Examples

• The flag bearers led the parade down Main Street.
• Passport bearers must present valid identification at the border.
• The bearers carefully carried the heavy trunk upstairs.
• Bond bearers are entitled to receive interest payments.
• Six bearers carried the coffin to the gravesite.
• The message bearers delivered news from the capital.
• Ticket bearers may enter the venue through the main gate.