vanguard

vanguard

noun

Definition of VANGUARD

1

the innovators of new concepts, styles, and techniques especially in the arts <a style of jazz that the vanguard quickly recognized as new and exciting>

Synonyms cutting edge, van, vanguard

Related Words underground; avant-gardist, forerunner, pioneer, precursor, trailblazer

Near Antonyms establishment, old guard

2

the leading or most important part of a movement <talk radio is often regarded as being in the vanguard of the conservative movement>

Synonyms cutting edge, front line, leading edge, van, vanguard

Related Words spearhead