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Advance Guard

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ədˈvæns ɡɑrd/

Definitions

  • 1. A group of individuals or units that are sent ahead of an army or force to scout or prepare for the main body.
  • 2. The first line of defense or a protective group established in advance of a main force.

Usage Examples

  • The advance guard was deployed to assess the enemy's position.
  • During the parade, the advance guard cleared the way for the main procession.

Etymology

Combining "advance," meaning to move forward, and "guard," referring to a protective force.

Synonyms

  • Vanguard
  • Forerunner
  • Detachment

Antonyms

  • Retreat
  • Rear guard
  • Fallback

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Guardia avanzada /ˈɡwaɾðia aβanˈθaða/
French Avant-garde /avɑ̃ɡaʁd/
German Vorhut /ˈfoːʁhuːt/
Chinese 先遣部队 /xiānqiǎn bùduì/
Russian Авангард /avɐnˈɡard/
Arabic الحرس المتقدم /al-ḥāris al-mutaqaddim/
Hindi अग्रिम गार्ड /əˈɡrɪm ɡɑrd/
Bengali অগ্রবর্তী গার্ড /ɔɡroˈbɔrtɪ ɡɑrd/
Portuguese Guarda avançada /ˈɡwaʁdɐ aˈvɐ̃sadɐ/
Japanese アドバンスガード /adobansuɡaːdo/
Korean 선진 경비대 /sʌnd͡ʒin kʲʌŋbiːdɛ/
Italian Avanguardia /avanˈɡwardi.a/
Turkish İleri karakolu /iˈleɾi kaɾaˈkoɫu/
Vietnamese Đội tiên phong /doi tiɛn fɔŋ/
Thai หน่วยหน้า /nùai nâː/
Malay Pengawal depan /pəŋˈawal dɛˈpan/
Filipino Ugat ng harapang /uˈɡat nɪŋ haˈrapaŋ/
Swedish Framvakt /framˈvakt/
Dutch Voorhoede /ˈvoːrˌhudə/
Czech Hlavní stráž /ˈɦlavɲiː ˈstraːʒ/
Romanian Avangardă /avɑnˈɡardə/
Hungarian Előrehaladó őr /ɛløːrɛhɒlɒdoː ˈøːr/
Persian گارد پیشرو /ɡɒrd piʃɾu/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Pronunciation may vary based on regional dialects and accents, particularly in military contexts.

Historical Usage

The term 'advance guard' has been utilized in military jargon since the early 19th century to describe the forefront of troops.

Cultural Nuances

In different cultures, the concept of advance guard may extend beyond military use to include protective roles in various events.

More Information

For deeper insights into the historical significance and modern applications of advance guards, refer to military strategy resources and historical texts.

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