standard-bearer

/'stændəd,beərə/
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standard-bearer

A soldier marches proudly as the standard-bearer in a parade.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The soldier who carries the standard (flag) of a military unit: In a military context, a "standard-bearer" is the person, typically a soldier, who carries the flag or banner of a unit during parades or in battle.
    • An outstanding leader or prominent representative of a cause or movement: Figuratively, a "standard-bearer" is a leading figure who represents and champions the ideals, principles, or goals of a particular group, ideology, or political movement.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Military):
    • The regiment's standard-bearer marched proudly at the front of the formation.
    • In ancient battles, the standard-bearer was a crucial and highly visible target.
  • Noun (Figurative/Leadership):
    • She became the standard-bearer for the environmental movement after her groundbreaking research.
    • The party needed a new standard-bearer who could unite the various factions.
Advanced Usage
  • "To serve as a standard-bearer for something": To act as the leading representative or symbol of a particular idea or group.
    • The company aims to serve as a standard-bearer for ethical manufacturing practices.
  • "The standard-bearer of a tradition": The person who most visibly upholds and represents a long-standing custom or practice.
    • He is considered the standard-bearer of classical piano technique.
Variants and Related Words
  • Standard (n): The flag or banner carried by a standard-bearer; also, a level of quality or attainment used as a measure or model.
  • Bear (v): To carry or support.
  • Flag-bearer (n): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably in both literal and figurative senses.
Synonyms
  • Leader: A person who leads or commands a group.
  • Figurehead: A nominal leader or representative.
  • Champion: A person who vigorously supports or defends a person or cause.
  • Torchbearer: A leader in a movement or field, especially one carrying forward an idea or tradition.
Related Phrases
  • To carry the standard: To be the representative or upholder of a cause (derived directly from the literal role).
    • For decades, she carried the standard for women's rights in the region.
Related Idioms
  • To be the flag-bearer: Functionally identical to "standard-bearer," emphasizing representation.
    • As the oldest university, it is often seen as the flag-bearer of academic excellence.
standard-bearer

A soldier marches proudly as the standard-bearer in a parade.

Noun
  1. the soldier who carries the standard of the unit in military parades or in battle
  2. an outstanding leader of a political movement

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