Definition for
vanguard
noun –
A detachment of an army whose duty it is to guard against surprise from the front and to clear the way; the van. Compare
– To stand as a guard before.
noun – The troops who march in front of an army; the advance guard; the van.
noun – The leading units at the front of an army or fleet.
noun – The person(s) at the forefront of any group or movement.
noun – the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field
noun – any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
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