Tricolor: meaning, definitions and examples

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tricolor

 

[ หˆtraษชหŒkสŒlษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flags/colors

A tricolor is a flag featuring three horizontal or vertical stripes of different colors. It often symbolizes unity and diversity within a nation or group. Many countries have adopted tricolors as their national flags, representing various ideologies or historical backgrounds.

Synonyms

three-color flag, tricolour

Examples of usage

  • The French flag is a famous example of a tricolor.
  • Many sports teams use a tricolor scheme to represent their colors.
  • The Indian national flag is a tricolor with saffron, white, and green.

Translations

Translations of the word "tricolor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tricolor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฐเคฟเค•เฅ‹เคฃเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dreifarbig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tricolor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะธะบะพะปั–ั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trรณjkolorowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ‰่‰ฒใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tricolore

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tricolor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผรง renkli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ผ์ƒ‰์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู„ุงุซูŠ ุงู„ุฃู„ูˆุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trojbarevnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trojfarebnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‰่‰ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tricolor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrjรกr litir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏัˆ ั‚าฏัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒ˜ แƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผรงrษ™ngli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tricolor

Word origin

The term 'tricolor' has its origins in the French Revolution when the national flag of France was adopted, featuring the blue, white, and red colors. The word itself is derived from the Latin prefix 'tri-' meaning 'three' combined with 'color.' As the concept of a national flag evolved, several countries adopted the three-color design, reflecting their unique identities and aspirations. The use of tricolor flags peaked during the 19th and 20th centuries, symbolizing revolutionary movements, national pride, and the unity of diverse populations. Today, tricolor flags represent various nations across the globe and continue to evoke strong sentiments and cultural significance.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,891, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.