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rearguard

rear·guard [ rr grd ] (plural rear·guards)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. troops protecting rear: a portion of a military force on the move that is responsible for protecting against an attack from the rear

2. conservatives: members of a political party or other organization who are strongly conservative and opposed to change and progress ( disapproving )

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