What does rearguard mean?
The part of an army or a group of people that is at the back, especially when retreating. A defensive action or position taken by a group of people, especially in a situation where they are being attacked or criticized.
Example
"The rearguard action by the protesters delayed the police for several hours."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.