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Princeton's WordNet

  1. national flag, ensignnoun

    an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality

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  1. National flag

    A national flag is a flag that represents and symbolizes a given nation. It is flown by the government of that nation, but usually can also be flown by its citizens. A national flag is typically designed with specific meanings for its colours and symbols, which may also be used separately from the flag as a symbol of the nation. The design of a national flag is sometimes altered after the occurrence of important historical events. The burning or destruction of a national flag is a greatly symbolic act.

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  1. national flag

    A national flag is a piece of fabric, often rectangular in shape, that is used as a symbol or emblem of a country. In most cases, it is designed with specific colors, patterns, or images that represent the country's history, culture, or values. It's often flown outside government buildings, but it's also used in ceremonies, sporting events, and other functions to signify national pride and unity.

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  1. National flag

    A national flag is a flag that symbolizes a country. The flag is flown by the government, but usually can also be flown by citizens of the country. Both public and private buildings such as schools and courthouses may fly the national flag. In some countries, the national flags are only flown from non-military buildings on certain flag days. There are three distinct types of national flag for use on land, and three for use at sea, though many countries use identical designs for several of these types of flag.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer

  1. national flag

    See Flag.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of national flag in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of national flag in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of national flag in a Sentence

  1. Garcia Rawlins:

    As soon as I arrived, I saw that it was quite intense ... A fire started at the building entrance and a demonstrator, his face covered, ran and waved the national flag like a symbol of victory. Protesters celebrated but a few minutes later, riot police arrived and dispersed them very quickly.

  2. Raneshwar Sing Kishan:

    Countrymen are saddened by bootlicking media who continue to spread fake news through its homepage and channel and praise politicians who insult national flag

  3. Yang Guang:

    Participating in peaceful marches and gatherings is totally different to those who unscrupulously challenge the' one country, two systems' bottom line... deface and insult the national flag, violently attack police and innocent citizens, seriously damage public and private property and endanger public safety.

  4. Hazrat Gul:

    We literally had no support from the government for so many years before they have realized we could bring glory to our country, now everyone loves cricket and we are so proud to raise our national flag on the world stage.


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