Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-old-guard
noun
/ðə oʊld ɡɑrd/
Definition
A term used to describe a group of individuals who have been in a position for a long time and protect traditional or established practices.
Examples
- The old guard in the organization was reluctant to embrace new technologies.
- As a member of the old guard, she often resisted the changes proposed by the newer members.
Meaning
Typically refers to long-standing members of a group, organization, or movement who are resistant to change and often uphold conventional values.
Synonyms
- establishment
- traditionalists
- veterans
- old-timers
