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noun
A person who carries a flag or banner (a standard).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: flag-bearer, flag carrier
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A person who visibly leads.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Synonyms: flag-bearer, flag carrier
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the soldier who carries the standard of the unit in military parades or in battle
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: color bearer
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: soldier
noun
an outstanding leader of a political movement
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: politician, politico, pol, political leader
History
No etymology was provided for this word.
