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stand⋅ard-bear⋅er

  [stan-derd-bair-er]
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–noun
1. an officer or soldier of an army or military unit who bears a standard.
2. a conspicuous leader of a movement, political party, or the like.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME

Related forms:
stand⋅ard-bear⋅er⋅ship, noun
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stan·dard-bear·er   (stān'dərd-bâr'ər)
n.  

  1. One who carries a standard or banner, especially of a military unit.

  2. An outstanding leader or representative of a movement, organization, or political party.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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