honor guard
Noun: 1. A ceremonial escort: A group of people, typically military personnel, who serve as a formal escort for a distinguished guest or for the casket at a military funeral. The primary purpose is to show respect, provide ceremonial dignity, and render honors.
The term "honor guard" is used to describe a specific, organized unit assigned to ceremonial duties. It is a singular noun but often refers to a group of individuals acting as one unit. * An honor guard is assembled for state visits. * The honor guard stood at attention during the ceremony. * A military honor guard accompanied the casket.
- The visiting president was greeted by a full military honor guard at the airport.
- The honor guard performed a rifle salute at the veteran's funeral.
- Members of the honor guard must maintain perfect uniforms and discipline.
- To provide an honor guard: This phrase describes the act of assigning or deploying such a unit.
- The regiment was tasked to provide an honor guard for the memorial service.
- To serve on/in an honor guard: This describes the role of an individual within the unit.
- It is a great privilege to serve on the honor guard.
- Guard of honor: This is a common British English variant with the same meaning as "honor guard."
- Honor detail: A more specific term, often used within military contexts to refer to the team assigned to a particular honor guard duty.
- Ceremonial unit: A broader term for any military unit specializing in ceremonies, which may provide honor guards.
- Pallbearer: A specific role within a funeral context; pallbearers physically carry the casket and may be part of or separate from the surrounding honor guard.
- Ceremonial escort
- Guard of honour (UK variant)
- Representation guard
The concept of an "honor guard" is intrinsically linked to formal ceremony and the rendering of honors. It is not a security detail, though it may be present alongside one. Its function is purely symbolic and respectful.
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an escort for a distinguished guest or for the casket at a military funeral
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