Ensign: meaning, definitions and examples
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ensign
[ ˈɛnsən ]
naval
A commissioned officer of the lowest rank in the US Navy and Coast Guard, ranking above chief warrant officer and below lieutenant.
Synonyms
lieutenant, naval officer, officer
Examples of usage
- He was promoted to ensign after completing his training.
- The ensign saluted as the commanding officer walked by.
- The ensign's responsibilities include supervising junior officers and ensuring the smooth operation of the ship.
military
A flag or banner, typically bearing the emblem of a country or unit, flown on a ship, aircraft, or military installation as a symbol of nationality.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The ensign was raised on the ship's mast.
- The national ensign waved proudly in the wind.
- The ship's ensign displayed the country's colors.
Translations
Translations of the word "ensign" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alferes
🇮🇳 ध्वजवाहक
🇩🇪 Fähnrich
🇮🇩 panji
🇺🇦 прапорщик
🇵🇱 chorąży
🇯🇵 少尉 (しょうい)
🇫🇷 enseigne
🇪🇸 alférez
🇹🇷 astteğmen
🇰🇷 소위 (so-wi)
🇸🇦 راية
🇨🇿 praporčík
🇸🇰 práporčík
🇨🇳 少尉 (shàowèi)
🇸🇮 praporščak
🇮🇸 fánaberi
🇰🇿 ту ұстаушы
🇬🇪 დროშის მტვირთველი
🇦🇿 bayraqdar
🇲🇽 alférez
Word origin
The word 'ensign' originated from the Old French 'enseigne', meaning 'mark, symbol, signal'. It entered the English language in the 14th century referring to a badge or emblem of office. Over time, 'ensign' evolved to denote a commissioned officer in the navy and later to a flag or banner representing a country or military unit.
See also: cosigner, sign, signage, signal, signatory, signature, signer, significant, signify, signing, signs.