vanguard

BrE /ˈvaːn.dɡɑːrd/ AmE /ˈvæŋ.dɡɑːrd/

noun en → es

1 GROUP [singular] B2

a group of people who are the leaders or pioneers in a particular field, movement, or activity

vanguardia, grupo pionero

  • the vanguard of something

Collocations the vanguard of technology · the vanguard of social change

  • The company is at the vanguard of renewable energy research.

    La empresa está a la vanguardia de la investigación en energía renovable.

2 MILITARY [singular] C1

the front part or leading edge of an army, especially when it is advancing into enemy territory

vanguardia militar, avanzadilla

  • the vanguard of the army

Collocations the vanguard of an advancing force · the vanguard of a military campaign

  • The vanguard of the army was met with heavy resistance.

    La avanzadilla del ejército se encontró con una fuerte resistencia.