Avant-garde

//ˌɑˌvɑntˈɡɑɹd//

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The word "avant-garde" can be used as noun, adjective and adjective.

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avant-dance avant-garage avant-gardism avant-gardist avant-metal avant-pop avantgardist avantgardistic avantpop transavantgarde

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art movement artistic movement

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