noun (n)

• the leading units moving at the head of an army

  para pemimpin unit bergerak di kepala pasukan

  Synonym:
  van
  

  source: wordnet30
• any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

  setiap kumpulan kreatif aktif dalam inovasi dan penerapan konsep baru dan teknik di medan yang (terutama dalam seni)

  Synonym:
  avant-garde, new wave, van
  

  source: wordnet30
• the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field

  posisi bagi terbesar penting atau kemajuan; terkemuka posisi dalam gerakan apapun atau medan

  Synonym:
  cutting edge, forefront
  

  source: wordnet30
• The troops who march in front of an army; the advance guard; the van.

  pasukan yang berbaris di depan tentara; muka penjaga; van.

  source: webster1913