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Meaning of ensign
The primary meaning of the word "ensign" is a flag or symbol representing a country, organization, or person, or a junior officer in a navy or other organization.
Etymology of ensign
The word "ensign" originates from the Old French word "enseigne," meaning "sign" or "symbol," which is derived from the Latin word "insignia," meaning "symbol" or "badge of office"
Historically, the term referred to a flag or symbol carried by a military unit or a ship, and later came to refer to a junior officer in a navy or other organization
Synonyms
Definitions
- A flag or symbol representing a country, organization, or person
- A junior officer of the highest rank in a navy, below a lieutenant
- A symbol or token of a particular quality or concept
Usage Examples
- The ensign was raised high on the flagpole to mark the beginning of the ceremony
- The young officer was promoted to the rank of ensign after completing his training
- The company's ensign is a distinctive logo that appears on all its products
Antonyms
anonymous
unmarked
unnamed
unknown
unidentified
unofficial
unrepresentative
unsymbolic
inconspicuous
obscure
hidden
covert
secretive
clandestine
furtive
stealthy
surreptitious