old guard

• Désigne les membres de longue date d'un groupe, d'une organisation ou d'un parti politique, souvent résistants au changement et attachés aux valeurs ou méthodes traditionnelles.

Refers to the long-standing members of a group, organization, or political party who are resistant to change and uphold traditional values or methods.

1. Conservative or traditional membersB2formal

   A group of people who have been part of an organization for a long time and are resistant to change.

   vieille garde

   • The old guard in the company opposed the new management policies.
   • The party's old guard refused to accept the younger members' ideas.
   • The old guard of the club still follows the original rules.