noun (usually the vanguard) [sing.]
1 the leaders of a movement in society, for example in politics, art, industry, etc:
The company is proud to be in the vanguard of scientific progress. * The party claimed to be the vanguard of the world revolutionary movement.
2 the part of an army, etc. that is at the front when moving forward to attack the enemy:
The army was advancing steadily and the vanguard was already at the border.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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