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old guard

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.69 in modern English

Syllables
old -guard
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A conservative, reactionary faction that is more unwilling to accept new ideas than their peers are.

noun

An established group of prestige and influence.

noun

The imperial guard created in 1804 by Napoleon.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of old guard.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Calque of French vieille garde.

Inflected Forms

old guards (plural)

Phrases

old guardism old guardist old school

Frequently Paired Words

old school

Antonyms

new guard

Questions

What does old guard mean?
A conservative, reactionary faction that is more unwilling to accept new ideas than their peers are.
Where does old guard come from?
Calque of French vieille garde.

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