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vanguard

/ˈvɛnˌɡɐːd/
noun
  1. The leading units at the front of an army or fleet.

    Similar: advance guard, avant-garde

  2. (by extension) The person(s) at the forefront of any group or movement.

    Similar: avant-garde

Synonymsadvance guard, avant-garde, avant-garde
Antonymsrearguard

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