old guard noun
Meaning:
the old guard
: the usually older members of an organization (such as a political party) who do not want or like change
▪ She's not popular with the old guard. ▪ (US) The old guard is stronger than ever. = (Brit) The old guard are stronger than ever.
▪ She's not popular with the old guard. ▪ (US) The old guard is stronger than ever. = (Brit) The old guard are stronger than ever.
