flagbearers
March with colors
Flagbearers carry flags in ceremonies, parades, or processions—particularly athletes chosen to lead their country's delegation at the Olympics.
The term extends to anyone who champions or represents a cause: She became the flagbearer for education reform.
Also spelled as two words: flag bearers.
Displayed strip with message
- standardLevel of quality accepted
- colorsVisual spectrum variations
- ensignFlag or junior officer
- pennantTapering nautical flag
emblem · insignia · national colors · coat of arms · heraldry · crest · badge · icon
Carrier of a cause
- vanguardForemost position or group
- forefrontMost prominent position
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
captain · spearhead · pathfinder · precursor · figurehead · champion · representative · icon
Formal moving line
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- marchRhythmic group walk
- opening ceremonyFormal start of event
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
delegation · pageant · commemoration · convocation · coronation · festival · ritual · solemnity
Loyalty owed to authority
- nationalismDevotion to one's country
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
country · homeland · veterans · citizenship · freedom · anthem · solidarity · service
Entrust authority to another
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
- envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
- spokespersonAuthorized representative communicator
- advocatePublic cause supporter
emissary · representative · embodiment · proxy · paragon · epitome · chosen one · team captain
banner
Displayed strip with message
pennant · emblem · insignia · national colors · coat of arms · heraldry · crest · badge · icon · pride
torchbearer
Carrier of a cause
trailblazer · captain · spearhead · pathfinder · precursor · figurehead · champion · representative · icon · luminary
procession
Formal moving line
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- marchRhythmic group walk
- opening ceremonyFormal start of event
inauguration · delegation · pageant · commemoration · convocation · coronation · festival · ritual · solemnity · observance
allegiance
Loyalty owed to authority
- nationalismDevotion to one's country
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
heritage · country · homeland · veterans · citizenship · freedom · anthem · solidarity · service · courage
delegate
Entrust authority to another
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
- envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
- spokespersonAuthorized representative communicator
advocate · emissary · representative · embodiment · proxy · paragon · epitome · chosen one · team captain · national hero
flagbearersspectators
Those who observe events
bystanders · onlookers · observers · audience · viewers
flagbearersfollowers
People who support someone
rank and file · foot soldiers · stragglers · rear guard · subordinates
flagbearersdetractors
People who criticize
opponents · saboteurs · antagonists · defectors · traitors