Vanguard Definition

vanguard
noun
  1. the leading units moving at the head of an army
  2. any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
  3. the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field; "the Cotswolds were once at the forefront of woollen manufacturing in England"; "the idea of motion was always to the forefront of his mind and central to his philosophy"

"Vanguard" in song lyrics

See how vanguard is used in real songs:

  • "I be the fall dog, in the vanguard"
    Popa Wu f/ — Back of the Church
  • "I be your father, in the Vanguard"
    Zu Ninjaz f/ Manchuz — Back of the Church
  • "village vanguard"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "vanguard"

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