Meaning of 'vanguard'

Find the meaning of the word ‘vanguard’

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Meaning of ‘vanguard’

3 definitions found.

vanguard

noun

the position of greatest importance or advancement

Example: "This new battery represents the vanguard of the technology."

Synonyms: cutting edge

noun

the leading units moving at the head of an army

Example: "The vanguard took the brunt of the casualties in the battle."

Synonyms: van

noun

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field, especially in the arts

Example: "We are the vanguard of this movement."

Synonyms: avant-garde

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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