standard-bearer
Americannoun
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an officer or soldier of an army or military unit who bears a standard.
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a conspicuous leader of a movement, political party, or the like.
noun
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an officer or man who carries a standard
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a leader of a cause or party
Other Word Forms
- standard-bearership noun
Etymology
Origin of standard-bearer
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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For this listener, “Nebraska ’82’”s “Born in the USA” is now the standard-bearer.
From Salon
But UC has long been a standard-bearer, including in academic and protest freedoms.
From Los Angeles Times
Playing video games, of which Rice is said to be the squad standard-bearer, remains a popular pastime.
From BBC
Bayrou has run for the presidency three times, as standard-bearer of the centre.
From BBC
Neither came from wealth and both had to defy doubters to become their party’s standard-bearer.
From Los Angeles Times
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