insignia

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɪɡ.ni.ə/

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a badge worn to show official position

Etymology

From Latin īnsīgnia, nominative plural of īnsīgne (“emblem, token, symbol”). Doublet of ensign.

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Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
badge
Narrower (hyponyms)
wings, service stripe, shoulder flash, cordon, caduceus, insignia of rank

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