Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

standard-bearer

noun

/ˈstændərdˌbɛrər/

Definition

A standard-bearer is a person who carries the flag or banner of a group, especially in a military context. It can also refer to someone who leads or represents a particular cause or movement.

Examples

As the standard-bearer for environmental justice, she advocated tirelessly for policy changes.
The company’s new CEO was seen as a standard-bearer for innovation in the tech industry.