VANGUARD: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for VANGUARD?

Need another word that means the same as “vanguard”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “vanguard” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Vanguard” are: van, avant-garde, cutting edge, forefront, advance guard, spearhead, front, front line, front rank, fore, lead, leading position, driving force

Vanguard as a Noun

Definitions of "Vanguard" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “vanguard” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas.
• The foremost part of an advancing army or naval force.
• Any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts.
• The position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field.
• A position at the forefront of new developments or ideas.
• The leading units moving at the head of an army.

Synonyms of "Vanguard" as a noun (13 Words)

advance guard	Increase in price or value.
avant-garde	Any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts.
cutting edge	A part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting.
driving force	The act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal.
fore	The front part of something, especially a ship.
forefront	The part in the front or nearest the viewer. The Cotswolds were once at the forefront of woollen manufacturing in England.
front	The part of a garment covering a person s front. He led the national liberation front.
front line	The atmospheric phenomenon created at the boundary between two different air masses.
front rank	The immediate proximity of someone or something.
lead	A position of leadership especially in the phrase take the lead. The newswire will be offering two different leads for certain stories so editors can pick and choose.
leading position	Thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing.
spearhead	Someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc. She became the spearhead of a health education programme.
van	A caravan. A van driver.

Usage Examples of "Vanguard" as a noun

• The prototype was in the vanguard of technical development.
• The experimental spirit of the modernist vanguard.

Associations of "Vanguard" (30 Words)

armament	A military force equipped for war. National armaments could be kept to a minimum.
armed	Having arms or arms as specified; used especially in combination. Armed robbery.
armored	Protected by armor (used of persons or things military.
army	The army of the United States of America the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare. He joined the army at 16.
artillery	An army unit that uses big guns. Tanks and heavy artillery.
battalion	A large organized group of people pursuing a common aim. A battalion of ants.
brigade	Form or unite into a brigade. He commanded a brigade of 3 000 men.
brigadier	A general officer ranking below a major general.
cantonment	A military garrison or camp.
commander	A rank of naval officer above lieutenant commander and below captain. The commander of a paratroop regiment.
corps	A main subdivision of an army in the field, consisting of two or more divisions. Diplomatic corps.
demobilize	Take (troops) out of active service, typically at the end of a war. He was demobilized in February 1946.
devoted	Given over to the display, study, or discussion of. He was a devoted husband.
disarm	Allay the hostility or suspicions of. Police yesterday disarmed a parcel bomb.
disarmament	The reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons. Disarmament treaties between America and the former Soviet Union.
empire	An extensive sphere of activity controlled by one person or group. He encouraged the Greeks in their dream of empire in Asia Minor.
forefront	The part in the front or nearest the viewer. The idea of motion was always to the forefront of his mind and central to his philosophy.
gun	Used as a nickname for a ship s gunnery officer. Two runners started before the gun.
inroad	An encroachment or intrusion. They made inroads in the United States market.
jingo	A vociferous supporter of policy favouring war, especially in the name of patriotism. The feverish excitement of the jingo crowds.
legion	A vast number of people or things. Palomar s fans are legion.
legionary	A soldier in a Roman legion. The legionary fortress of Isca.
muster	Gather or bring together. The city council was unable to muster enough votes to pass the measure.
nationalist	Relating to nationalists or nationalism. A Basque nationalist.
naval	Connected with or belonging to or used in a navy. A naval officer.
patriot	One who loves and defends his or her country. A true patriot.
regiment	Form military personnel into a regiment. Every aspect of their life is strictly regimented.
statesman	A man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs. Guests included members of the European royal families, diplomats, and statesmen.
top	Covering for a hole especially a hole in the top of a container. Fill the cup almost to the top.
turret	A rotating holder for tools, especially on a lathe. A castle with fairy tale turrets.