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Meaning of standfirst | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/ˈstandfəːst/

Definitions

Explanatory text under the main heading of a news article, smaller than the heading but still larger than the main text.

UK

Examples

“The standfirst talked of “Jubilation as article 50 is finally served”.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

standgale Standhill standie standies Standifer Standiford