Answer: vanguards

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VANGUARDSLeaders of movements
vanguardsA group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas
vanguardsA position at the forefront of new developments or ideas
vanguardsVANGUARD, the forefront of a movement, also VANT
vanguardsThe foremost part of an advancing army or naval force