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[ぜん(前)·えい(衛)]
zenei
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 前衛

noun, no adjective
  1. advance guard; vanguard
  2. avant-garde (e.g. music)
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Definition and Synonyms for 前衛

Van the leading units moving at the head of an army
Synonyms: 一陣, 先遣部隊, 先鋒, 先陣, 前衛, 前軍, 尖兵, 陣頭
New Wave any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
Synonyms: アバンギャルド, ニューウェーブ, ニューウエーブ, 前衛, 前衛派

Meanings for each kanji in 前衛

» in front; before
» defense; protection

Categories 前衛 is a member of

Army Unit a military unit that is part of an army
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Artistic Movement a group of artists who agree on general principles
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Sample Sentences for 前衛

I'd heard she was too far out for most people.
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That's no good! You're tall so you've got to be in the forward defence.
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