OLD GUARD Synonyms

• the act of forming or establishing something

• an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

• the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something

• a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence

• any large organization

• (ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat

• the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof

• adhering to what is commonly accepted

• of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism

• of or relating to or characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church

• old; no longer valid or fashionable

• consisting of or derived from tradition

• pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines

• conforming to the same principles or course of action over time

• showing little if any change

• old-fashioned and out of date

• resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

• a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas

• a member of a Conservative Party

• having social or political views favoring conservatism

• avoiding excess

• unimaginatively conventional

• conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class

• one who adheres to traditional views

• a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)

• having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

• dependable

• used especially of persons

• one who adheres to traditional views

• stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded