new guard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who is more willing to accept new ideas than their peers are.
  2. Collectively, people who have recently gained prominence or influence within a specific field.

Word forms

new guard new guards

Etymology

From the antonym old guard.

Related words

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