GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   avant-garde (ȧ‑väntˈ-gärdˌ), n. [F. avant before + E. guard, F. avant-garde. See Avaunt.] The most advanced group of people in any field of endeavor, especially in literary and artistic work, usually characterized by new ideas and experimental techniques.
   
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   avant-garde (ȧ‑väntˈ-gärdˌ), a.
   1. Of, pertaining to, or belonging to the avant-garde.
   
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   2. Characterized by the use of experimental techniques; modern; daring; radical.
   
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