Word
vanguard
Phoneticsvan·guard, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈvænˌɡɑɹd/
UK/vˈæŋɡɑːd/
Definitions
01leaders of a movement
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun General-service
n. the people who are at the front of a new movement or who develop new ideas before anyone else.
n. the group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas, particularly in art, science, or politics.
“The company is in the vanguard of green technology, developing engines that produce zero waste.”
“Small independent galleries often act as the vanguard of the art world, showcasing experimental works long before they reach major museums.”
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'in the vanguard of'.
Synonyms
02military front
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical · Formal
n. the part of an army or a fleet of ships that is at the very front when moving toward an enemy.
n. the leading units or foremost division of an advancing military force or fleet.
“The vanguard of the army reached the river at dawn, hours before the main force arrived.”
“Reconnaissance units formed the vanguard, tasked with identifying enemy positions before the heavy artillery moved into range.”
Usage
Usually takes a singular verb.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“Many people, Klein at their vanguard, pointed out that it smelled like a scam.” “They were also at the vanguard of a new kind of warfare.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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