insignia
insignia Lexical Profile
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• noun
A badge or distinguishing mark indicating military rank, official position, or membership in a specific organization.
"The general's dress uniform was adorned with the highest insignia of his rank."
The official symbol, seal, or logo used to represent a country, institution, or authority.
"The royal insignia was intricately carved into the stone above the palace entrance."
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'.
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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).