The difference between Avant-garde and Vanguard
When used as nouns, avant-garde means the vanguard of an army or other force, whereas vanguard means the leading units at the front of an army or fleet.
Avant-garde is also adjective with the meaning: innovative, pioneering, especially when extremely or obviously so.
check bellow for the other definitions of Avant-garde and Vanguard
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Avant-garde as a noun (obsolete):
The vanguard of an army or other force.
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Avant-garde as a noun:
Any group of people who invent or promote new techniques or concepts, especially in the arts.
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Avant-garde as an adjective:
Innovative, pioneering, especially when extremely or obviously so.
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Vanguard as a noun:
The leading units at the front of an army or fleet.
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Vanguard as a noun (by extension):
The person(s) at the forefront of any group or movement.