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[ stan -derd-bair-er ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈstæn dərdˌbɛər ər / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun an officer or soldier of an army or military unit who bears a standard.
a conspicuous leader of a movement, political party, or the like.
Origin of standard-bearer late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
OTHER WORDS FROM standard-bearer stand·ard-bear·er·ship, noun Words nearby standard-bearer standard, standard amenities, Standard American English, standard assessment tasks, standard atmosphere, standard-bearer , standard bicarbonate, Standard Book Number, standard-bred, standard candle, standard cell
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There have been other conventions that fell dutifully into line behind the standard-bearer without an excess of affection.
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"Haven't the slightest idea," murmured the standard-bearer of the Democratic party, hopelessly.
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According to a family tradition, Adam de Blencowe was standard-bearer to the Baron.
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I am, in a certain sense, made the standard-bearer in behalf of the Republicans.
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Three | Abraham Lincoln
When all cuckolds shall be at a general rendezvous, thou shouldst be their standard-bearer .
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Fouch as the republican standard-bearer had already avowed himself against the principle and practice of heredity.
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British Dictionary definitions for standard-bearer noun an officer or man who carries a standard
a leader of a cause or party
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