vanguard

Meanings

• noun

  A group of people or soldiers leading the way in an advance or attack.

  - "The vanguard of the army advanced into enemy territory."
  - "The vanguard of the protest marched towards the city hall."

• noun

  A leading group or company in a particular industry or field.

  - "Apple is the vanguard of innovation in the tech industry."
  - "Starbucks is the vanguard of coffee shops in the United States."

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Antonyms

rearguard

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Synonyms

advance guard , avant-garde , avant-garde

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vanguard
yard , ard , card , dard

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Variants

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vanguard , vanguardism , vanguardisms , vanguardist , vanguardists , vanguards , at the vanguard , the vanguard

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'van-guard', meaning 'advance guard'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vanguard' is often used in the military and in business, but it can also be used figuratively to describe any group or individual that is leading the way in a particular field or movement.

2. The word 'vanguard' comes from the Middle English word 'van-guard', which means 'advance guard'.

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Related Concepts

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1. avant-garde: A group or movement that is experimental and innovative, often in art or literature.

2. pioneer: A person who goes before others and opens up a new area or field.

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Culture

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The term 'vanguard' has been used extensively in literature and art to represent pioneers, leaders, or avant-garde movements. In music, the term 'vanguard' is used to describe artists or genres that are innovative and influential.

How to Memorize "vanguard"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of soldiers leading the way in an attack or a company leading the way in an industry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vanguard' with the idea of leading the way or being at the forefront.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vanguard: Veterans Advancing and Guiding the Army' to remember the definition.

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