standard-bearer

• Substantiv, das entweder einen herausragenden Anführer einer politischen Bewegung oder einen Soldaten bezeichnet, der bei Paraden oder im Kampf die Fahne einer Einheit trägt.

A noun referring to either a prominent leader of a political movement or a soldier who carries the unit's flag in parades or battle.

1. Leader of a movementC1formal

   An outstanding leader or prominent figure who represents and champions a particular political, social, or ideological cause.

   Anführer einer Bewegung

   • She became the standard-bearer of the environmental movement.
   • He is widely regarded as the standard-bearer for progressive politics.
   • The party's standard-bearer delivered a powerful speech at the rally.

   Synonymeadvocatechampionfigureheadleaderpioneerrepresentativespokespersontorchbearervanguard

2. Military flag carrierB2formal

   The soldier who carries the standard or flag of a military unit during parades or in battle.

   Fahnenträger

   • The standard-bearer marched proudly at the front of the regiment.
   • In ancient battles, the standard-bearer was a key target for the enemy.
   • The unit's standard-bearer held the flag high despite the heavy wind.

   Synonymecolor bearerensign