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vanguard Definition


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vanguard
noun
    1. The part of a military force that advances first.
    2a. A person or group that leads the way, especially by setting standards or forming opinion;
      Thesaurus: forerunners, precursors, leaders, spearhead, avant-garde.
    2b. A leading position.
      Example: in the van-guard of discovery
      Thesaurus: cutting edge, forefront.
Etymology: 15c: from French avant-garde advance guard.



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