Standard-bearer
Translation of "standard-bearer" into Russian
standard-bearer
Nounstandard-bearer
standard-bearers pl
Countable compound noun; refers to a person literally or figuratively carrying a standard.
Используется как в прямом значении носителя знамени, так и переносно — ведущего сторонника идеи
The standard-bearer led the battalion through the city streets.
Знаменосец вел батальон по городским улицам.
Additional translations
Переносное значение; подчёркивает роль главного защитника или представителя движения
Редкий вариант в буквальном значении носителя флага
Definitions
standard-bearer
NounA person whose duty is to carry a ceremonial flag or standard, especially in a military formation or parade.
The standard-bearer led the battalion through the city streets.
Figuratively, a leading proponent or champion of a political movement, cause, or set of ideas.
The young senator emerged as the party's standard-bearer for health-care reform.