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stan·dard-bear·er | \ ˈstan-dərd-ˌber-ər 
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\Definition of standard-bearer
1 : one who bears a standard or banner
2 : one that leads an organization, movement, or party
a standard-bearer for political reform
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standard-bearer
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of standard-bearer
formal
: the leader of an organization, movement, or political party
: someone who carries a flag or banner
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