vanguard

noun
UK: /ˈvæŋɡɑːd/
US: /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

  1. The leading position in a movement or trend.

    1. The company is in the vanguard of new technology.
    2. She is always in the vanguard, promoting ecological awareness in the city.

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

    1. He's in the vanguard of modern art.
    2. The scientists are in the vanguard of researching new cancer treatments.

  3. The part of an army that leads the advance.

    1. The vanguard moved quickly to secure the bridge.
    2. The general placed his best troops in the vanguard for the initial assault.

Synonyms

forefront leading edge advance guard front line
vanguard transitive-verb

  1. To lead or be at the forefront of something.

    1. She vanguards new approaches.
    2. The organization vanguards sustainable farming practices across the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vanguard" in English means: The leading position in a movement or trend., A group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas., The part of an army that leads the advance..

The phonetic transcription of "vanguard" is /ˈvæŋɡɑːd/ in British English and /ˈvænɡɑːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vanguard": forefront, leading edge, advance guard, front line.

Example usage of "vanguard": "The company is in the vanguard of new technology.". More examples on the page.