Phrase guide

national flag

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A flag that represents and symbolizes a given nation. (This entry is a translation hub.)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ensign

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: flag, emblem, allegory

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Cantonese: 國旗 /国旗 (gwok3 kei4) — flag of a country or nation
  • Chinese: 國旗 /国旗 (zh-min-nan) — flag of a country or nation
  • Chinese Mandarin: 國旗 /国旗 (guóqí) — flag of a country or nation
  • Japanese: 国旗 (kokki) — flag of a country or nation
  • Korean: 국기 (gukgi) — flag of a country or nation
  • Lao: ທຸງຊາດ (thung sāt) — flag of a country or nation
  • Thai: ธงชาติ (tong-châat) — flag of a country or nation
  • Vietnamese: quốc kì — flag of a country or nation
  • Zhuang: gozgiz — flag of a country or nation
  • Zhuang: guekgeiz — flag of a country or nation