Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
old-guard
noun
/ˈoʊld ˌɡɑːrd/
Definition
A group of people who have been in a particular organization or who are experienced and hold traditional views, often resisting change.
Examples
- The old-guard of the company was hesitant to adopt new marketing strategies.
- During the meeting, the old-guard expressed their concerns about the proposed changes.
Meaning
Refers to established members of a group or organization who are typically conservative in their attitudes and resistant to new ideas.
Synonyms
- establishment
- traditionalists
- old-timers
- conservatives
