avant-garde
noun
\ ˌä-ˌvän(t)-ˈgärd
, ˌa-; ə-ˈvänt-ˌ; ˌa-ˌvōⁿ-ˈ, ˌa-ˌvȯn(t)-ˈ\
, ˌa-; ə-ˈvänt-ˌ; ˌa-ˌvōⁿ-ˈ, ˌa-ˌvȯn(t)-ˈ\
Definition of avant-garde
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: an intelligentsia that develops new or experimental concepts especially in the arts
the avant-garde in the film industry
avant-garde
adjectiveDefinition of avant-garde (Entry 2 of 2)
: of or relating to an avant-garde
avant-garde writers an avant-garde filmmaker
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avant-gardism
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Synonyms for avant-garde
Synonyms: Noun
Synonyms: Adjective
advanced, avant, cutting-edge, progressive, state-of-the-art
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avant-garde
noun
English Language Learners Definition of avant-garde
: a group of people who develop new and often very surprising ideas in art, literature, etc.
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