vanguard
BrE /ˈvaːn.dɡɑːrd/ AmE /ˈvæŋ.dɡɑːrd/
noun en → es
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
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The company is at the vanguard of renewable energy research.
La empresa está a la vanguardia de la investigación en energía renovable.
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
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The vanguard of the army was met with heavy resistance.
La avanzadilla del ejército se encontró con una fuerte resistencia.