Flag: meaning, definitions and examples

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flag

[ flaɡ ]

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nationality

A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope and used as the symbol or emblem of a country or institution.

Synonyms

banner, ensign, standard

Examples of usage

The flag of the United States has fifty stars and thirteen stripes.
During the Olympics, athletes proudly wave their national flags.
The flag was raised at half-mast as a sign of mourning.

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signal

Mark (an item) for attention or treatment in a specified way.

Synonyms

highlight, indicate, point out

Examples of usage

Please flag any issues you encounter during the project.
The team leader flagged the important points for further discussion.

Translations

Translations of the word "flag" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bandeira

🇮🇳 झंडा

🇩🇪 Flagge

🇮🇩 bendera

🇺🇦 прапор

🇵🇱 flaga

🇯🇵 旗 (はた)

🇫🇷 drapeau

🇪🇸 bandera

🇹🇷 bayrak

🇰🇷 깃발

🇸🇦 علم

🇨🇿 vlajka

🇸🇰 vlajka

🇨🇳 旗帜 (qízhì)

🇸🇮 zastava

🇮🇸 fáni

🇰🇿 ту

🇬🇪 დროშა

🇦🇿 bayraq

🇲🇽 bandera

Word origin

The word 'flag' originated from the Old Norse word 'flaga', meaning cloth, slab, or streamer. Flags have been used for thousands of years as a way to identify groups, countries, or institutions. The use of flags in warfare dates back to ancient times, where they were used to signal troops or confuse enemies. Over time, flags have become powerful symbols of identity and pride.

See also: flageolet, flagon, flags, flagstone, unflagging.