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vanguard
noun
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Divide vanguard into syllables:

van · guard

How to pronounce vanguard:

Definition of vanguard:

vanguard (noun):
the forefront of an action or movement
the leading units moving at the head of an army.
the most advanced group or position in scientific research, a movement, etc.

Synonyms for vanguard:

spearheadleadersfrontpioneervanavant-garde

Antonyms for vanguard:

tailbackgroundbacktail endfollowers

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