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- [uh-vahnt-gahrd, uh-vant-, av-ahnt-, ah-vahnt-; French a-vahn-gard]
- /əˌvɑntˈgɑrd, əˌvænt-, ˌæv ɑnt-, ˌɑ vɑnt-; French a vɑ̃ˈgard/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-vahnt-gahrd, uh-vant-, av-ahnt-, ah-vahnt-; French a-vahn-gard]
- /əˌvɑntˈgɑrd, əˌvænt-, ˌæv ɑnt-, ˌɑ vɑnt-; French a vɑ̃ˈgard/
Definitions of avantgarde word
- noun avantgarde the advance group in any field, especially in the visual, literary, or musical arts, whose works are characterized chiefly by unorthodox and experimental methods. 1
- adjective avantgarde of or relating to the experimental treatment of artistic, musical, or literary material. 1
- adjective avantgarde belonging to the avant-garde: an avant-garde composer. 1
- adjective avantgarde unorthodox or daring; radical. 1
- noun avantgarde Alternative form of avant-garde. 1
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Origin of avantgarde
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; in sense “vanguard”; < French: literally, fore-guard. See vanguard
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avantgarde popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
avantgarde usage trend in Literature
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adj avantgarde
- hip — hypochondria.
- head — Edith, 1897–1981, U.S. costume designer.
- liberal — favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
- lead — to cover, line, weight, treat, or impregnate with lead or one of its compounds.
- progressive — favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters: a progressive mayor.
noun avantgarde
- leading edge — Aeronautics. the edge of an airfoil or propeller blade facing the direction of motion.
- forefront — the foremost part or place.
- innovation — something new or different introduced: numerous innovations in the high-school curriculum.
- advancement — Advancement is progress in your job or in your social position.
- fore — situated at or toward the front, as compared with something else.
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adj avantgarde
- conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
- moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- conventional — Someone who is conventional has behaviour or opinions that are ordinary and normal.
- after — If something happens after a particular date or event, it happens during the period of time that follows that date or event.
- behind — If something is behind a thing or person, it is on the other side of them from you, or nearer their back rather than their front.
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