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insignia

/ɪnˈsɪɡ.ni.ə/
in · sig · ni · a
Plural:insignias
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• noun

1

A badge or distinguishing mark indicating military rank, official position, or membership in a specific organization.

Example

"The general's dress uniform was adorned with the highest insignia of his rank."

2

The official symbol, seal, or logo used to represent a country, institution, or authority.

Example

"The royal insignia was intricately carved into the stone above the palace entrance."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Historically the plural of the Latin 'insigne', 'insignia' is now treated in modern English as a singular noun, with the accepted plural forms being either 'insignias' or simply 'insignia'.

• Nearby Words

insightful
insightfully
insightfulness
insignia
insignificance
insignificant
insignificantly

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'insignia', the plural of 'insigne' (badge of honor, mark), derived from 'insignis' (distinguished by a mark), which combines 'in-' (in, towards) and 'signum' (mark, sign).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Insignia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/insignia
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