standard-bearer

[ stan-derd-bair-er ]
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noun
  1. an officer or soldier of an army or military unit who bears a standard.

  2. a conspicuous leader of a movement, political party, or the like.

Origin of standard-bearer

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Other words from standard-bearer

  • stand·ard-bear·er·ship, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for standard-bearer

standard-bearer

noun
  1. an officer or man who carries a standard

  2. a leader of a cause or party

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