Added 10 October 2026 standard-bearer noun Categories: PeopleObscure Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about standard-bearer at Wordnik → Where our words come from → An outstanding leader of a political movement. The soldier who carries the standard of the unit in military parades or in battle. Related Words: flagpoleflagshiprepresentativebastionoriflammestandoutchampionsymbol Back to today's word