standard-bearer

• Nom désignant soit une personne portant l'étendard d'une unité militaire lors de défilés ou au combat, soit une figure de proue d'un mouvement politique ou d'une cause.

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.

   porte-étendard

   • 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.

   Synonymesadvocatechampionfigureheadleaderpioneerrepresentativespokespersontorchbearervanguard

2. Military flag carrierB2formal

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

   Porte-étendard militaire

   • 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.

   Synonymescolor bearerensign