ˌɑːˌvɑːntˈgɑɚd,
British
ˌævɒŋˈgɑːd 
plural avant-gardes
: a group of people who develop new and often very surprising ideas in art, literature, etc.
a literary avant-garde
—often used with theThe book discusses the role of the avant-garde in the film industry.
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