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Definition vanguard in American English

vanguard noun

[singular] noun
/ˈvænˌɡɑrd/
1

the people who introduce and develop new ways of thinking, new technologies, etc.

Example

The students consider themselves the vanguard of the independence movement.

Synonyms and related words
creative commons engineer pioneer
2

the part of an army or navy that leads a battle

Synonyms and related words
advance guard battalion brigade
Definition vanguard in American English