vanguard

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈvænˌɡɑrd/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈvanˌɡɑːd/
• (NZ) IPA ^(key): /ˈvɛnˌɡɐːd/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular vanguard

Plural vanguards

1. (military) The vanguards are the leading units at the front of an army or fleet.
   • Synonyms: advance guard and avant-garde
   • Antonym: rearguard