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n. The foremost position in an army or fleet advancing into battle.

n. The foremost or leading position in a trend or movement.

n. Those occupying a foremost position.

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

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

n. The troops who march in front of an army; the advance guard; the van.

n. A detachment of an army whose duty it is to guard against surprise from the front and to clear the way; the van. Compare van.

To stand as a guard before.

n. the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field

n. any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

n. the leading units moving at the head of an army

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rearguard   

position    perspective    view    art movement    artistic movement    army unit   

advance guard   

commander in chief    infantry