standard-bearer

stan·dard·bea·rer

uncommon

noun

1.

an outstanding leader of a political movement

2.

the soldier who carries the standard of the unit in military parades or in battle

Synonyms

color bearer

Related words

Broader terms

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Grammar

noun
singular	standard-bearer
plural	standard-bearers

Nearby words

stand-alone stand-down stand-in stand-up standard standardisation standardise standardised standardiser standardization

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