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Vorkämpfer — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • avant garde adjective Strikingly new and experimental, especially in art, music, fashion or film, and ahead of what most people are used to.
  • champion noun The winner of a competition, especially the current title-holder.
  • paladin noun A heroic, chivalrous champion, especially one associated with knighthood.
  • spearhead noun The pointed tip of a spear.

Senses

Vorkämpfer is used for these senses in English:

  • avant-garde Any group of people who invent or promote new techniques or concepts, especially in the arts.
  • champion (botany) A particularly notable member of a plant species, such as one of great size.
  • paladin A defender or advocate of a noble cause.
  • spearhead One who leads or initiates an activity (such as an attack or a campaign).

avant garde — full definition

  1. adjective Strikingly new and experimental, especially in art, music, fashion or film, and ahead of what most people are used to.
  2. noun The artists, writers or thinkers whose work breaks with established forms and points the way for others.

champion — full definition

  1. noun The winner of a competition, especially the current title-holder.
  2. noun A person who strongly supports or fights for a cause.
  3. verb To actively support, promote, or advocate for something.
  4. adj Excellent or first-rate.

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