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vanguard

 

[ ˈvænɡɑːrd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

finance

A group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas.

Synonyms

forefront, leader, pioneer

Examples of usage

  • He was in the vanguard of the environmental movement.
  • The company is at the vanguard of technology innovation.
Context #2 | Noun

military

The foremost part of an advancing army or naval force.

Synonyms

advance guard, frontline, leading edge

Examples of usage

  • The vanguard of the army moved swiftly ahead.
  • The navy sent the vanguard to secure the beachhead.

Translations

Translations of the word "vanguard" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vanguarda

🇮🇳 अग्रदूत

🇩🇪 Vorhut

🇮🇩 pelopor

🇺🇦 авангард

🇵🇱 awangarda

🇯🇵 前衛 (ぜんえい)

🇫🇷 avant-garde

🇪🇸 vanguardia

🇹🇷 öncü

🇰🇷 선봉 (선두)

🇸🇦 طليعة

🇨🇿 avantgarda

🇸🇰 avantgarda

🇨🇳 先锋 (xiānfēng)

🇸🇮 avantgarda

🇮🇸 fylking

🇰🇿 авангард

🇬🇪 ავანგარდი

🇦🇿 avanqard

🇲🇽 vanguardia

Etymology

The word 'vanguard' originated in the late 15th century from the Old French word 'avantgarde', which means 'advance guard'. It was originally used in a military context to refer to the troops marching at the front of an army. Over time, the term evolved to also describe individuals or groups leading the way in new ideas or developments, especially in the fields of art, culture, and technology.

See also: blackguard, guard, guarded, guardedly, guardhouse, guardian, guarding, guardrail, guards, guardsman, safeguards, unguarded.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,214, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.