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vanguard

Syllabification: (van·guard)
Pronunciation: /ˈvanˌgärd/

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Definition of vanguard

noun

  • a group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas:the experimental spirit of the modernist vanguard
  • a position at the forefront of new developments or ideas:the prototype was in the vanguard of technical development
  • the foremost part of an advancing army or naval force.

Derivatives

vanguardism

Pronunciation: /-ˌizəm/

noun

vanguardist

noun

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting the foremost part of an army): shortening of Old French avan(t)garde, from avant 'before' + garde 'guard'

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