new guard
noun
variants
or less commonly New Guard
1
: the members of an organization (such as a political party) who are newer or younger and who often favor change
Justin Trudeau won the Liberal crown with a crushing victory that brings a new guard to the helm of the party …—Daniel Leblanc
… announced four new executive hires, the beginning of the company's new guard …—Ashley Stewart
2
: a group of persons who have recently gained prominence or power in a particular field
the new guard of the fashion industry
compare old guard
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“New guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20guard. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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