standard-bearer
[ stan-derd-bair-er ]
/ ˈstæn dərdˌbɛər ər /
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.
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Origin of standard-bearer
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Related formsstand·ard-bear·er·ship, noun
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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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