English · Word Candidate

vanguard

/ˈvanˌɡɑːd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: vanguards

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The leading units at the front of an army or fleet.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Các đơn vị dẫn đầu ở phía trước của quân đội hoặc hạm đội

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Noun

Examples

They ſay, that the King diuided his Armie into three Battailes; whereof the Vant-guard onely well ſtrengthened with wings, came to fight.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người hoặc những người ở vị trí tiên phong của bất kỳ nhóm hoặc phong trào nào

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Noun

Examples

By some paradoxical evolution rancour and intolerance have been established in the vanguard of primitive Christianity. Mrs. Spoker, in common with many of the stricter disciples of righteousness, was as inclement in demeanour as she was cadaverous in aspect.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “vanguard” mean?

The leading units at the front of an army or fleet.

Is “vanguard” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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