Phrase guide
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noun
A person carrying a standard or flag, usually at sporting events and parades, previously on the battlefield.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: flag-bearer, standard-bearer
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A strong supporter of a cause, or perhaps the strongest and most visible supporter of said cause.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, politics
Synonyms: flag-bearer, standard-bearer
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A transportation company, such as a shipping or airline company, that is registered in a given state.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A national airline (typically having the flag, or other national insignia, on the tail).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
An aircraft carrier serving as a flagship.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, nautical, politics, transport, war
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
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Across languages
103 source translations are retained for this English entry.
