"vanguard" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈvænˌɡɑrd/ [US], /ˈvanˌɡɑːd/ [UK], /ˈvɛnˌɡɐːd/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-vanguard.wav [UK] Forms: vanguard [singular], vanguards [plural]
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  1. The vanguards are the leading units at the front of an army or fleet. Synonyms: advance guard, avant-garde
    Sense id: simple-vanguard-en-noun-SgVmMWnb Categories (other): Military
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