standard-bearer

[ stan-derd-bair-er ]

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noun

an officer or soldier of an army or military unit who bears a standard.
a conspicuous leader of a movement, political party, or the like.

Origin of standard-bearer

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Other words from standard-bearer

stand·ard-bear·er·ship, noun

Words Nearby standard-bearer

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How to use standard-bearer in a sentence

There is a potential standard-bearer for the tradition shared by RFK, Gary Hart, and even Hunter S. Thompson.
Meet The Democrats’ Secret Savior Against Cuomo Corporatism | James Poulos | September 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
So why, in 2014, is the superhero standard-bearer so minority-averse?
Fear of a Minority Superhero: Marvel's Obsession with White Guys Saving the World | Marlow Stern | August 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
This is the profile of someone who can make it through the primaries and emerge as a standard-bearer for the party.
Goodbye Chris Christie, and Hello Scott Walker | Jamelle Bouie | January 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
When was the last time Republicans dared to put forward a standard bearer who rebuked the gun lobby?
A Thinner Chris Christie Still Faces Big Political Challenges | Robert Shrum | May 10, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
The Tea Party standard-bearer with a Hispanic background is already being touted in some circles as presidential material.
In Houston, an NRA Victory Lap | Michael Ames | May 4, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST

Adam struck at the standard-bearer and brought him reeling forward.
The Napoleon of Notting Hill | Gilbert K. Chesterton
A year earlier Gompers had characterized Taft as "the injunction standard-bearer" and as an impossible candidate.
A History of Trade Unionism in the United States | Selig Perlman
But his exclamation was drowned by the mighty cheer which greeted the appearance of the Yale standard-bearer.
Frank Merriwell's Races | Burt L. Standish
I am in a certain sense made the standard-bearer in behalf of the Republicans.
Speeches and Letters of Abraham Lincoln, 1832-1865 | Abraham Lincoln
Another Burgundian took aim at the Maid's standard-bearer and wounded him in the foot.
The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2) | Anatole France

British Dictionary definitions for standard-bearer

standard-bearer

noun

an officer or man who carries a standard
a leader of a cause or party

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