standard-bearer

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standard-bearer

noun standard-bearers

A person who carries a flag or banner (a standard). The standard-bearer in battle is in the center of the front line so the following troops know where to go; unfortunately, it also shows the enemy where to shoot.
Similar: flag-bearer, flag carrier
figuratively A person who visibly leads. He became the standard-bearer for their cause because of his celebrity.
Similar: flag-bearer, flag carrier

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@misc{standard_bearer_2026,
  title = {standard-bearer},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/standard-bearer},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}