as in establishment
the usually older members of an organization (such as a political party) who do not want or like change
She's not popular with the old guard.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Thesaurus Entries Near old guard
Cite this Entry
“Old guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20guard. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share