national flag
Sovereign state emblem
A national flag is the official flag of a country, serving as its primary symbol of identity and sovereignty.
National flags typically feature distinctive colors, patterns, or emblems with historical or cultural significance: The national flag flew at half-staff.
They appear on government buildings, at international events, and during ceremonies.
Representational sign or device
- bannerDisplayed strip with message
- ensignFlag or junior officer
- standardLevel of quality accepted
- colorsVisual spectrum variations
pennant · jack · bunting · iconography · canton · field · hoist · fly
Official song of praise
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- raisingLifting or nurturing
- loweringMoving something downward
- half-mastLowered flag position
color guard · parade · protocol · pledge · inauguration · commemoration · tribute · folding
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- homelandOne's native land
- citizenshipStatus as state member
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
allegiance · fatherland · motherland · identity · belonging · unity · solidarity · compatriots
Parallel linear markings
- starsLuminous celestial bodies
- crescentCurved sickle-like arc
- sunEarth's primary star
- crossPass from side to side
eagle · lion · dragon · maple leaf · hammer and sickle · cedar · chakra · saffron
Record of past events
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- foundingCreating an organization originally
- revolutionViolent governmental overthrow
- independenceFreedom from external control
liberation · ancestors · legacy · memorial · remembrance · martyrs · freedom fighters · colonial
emblem
Representational sign or device
colors · pennant · jack · bunting · iconography · canton · field · hoist · fly · charge
anthem
Official song of praise
half-mast · color guard · parade · protocol · pledge · inauguration · commemoration · tribute · folding · presentation
pride
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- homelandOne's native land
- citizenshipStatus as state member
devotion · allegiance · fatherland · motherland · identity · belonging · unity · solidarity · compatriots · sovereignty
stripes
Parallel linear markings
cross · eagle · lion · dragon · maple leaf · hammer and sickle · cedar · chakra · saffron · triband
history
Record of past events
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- foundingCreating an organization originally
- revolutionViolent governmental overthrow
independence · liberation · ancestors · legacy · memorial · remembrance · martyrs · freedom fighters · colonial · postcolonial
- flagscolors, bunting, banner, standard, ensign
- Luxembourgduchy, Schengen, Benelux, microstate, communes
- country exhibitspavilion, cultural exchange, cultural heritage, folk art, traditional craft
- patriotic ceremoniescolor guard, honor guard, salute, parade, flagpole
- heritagecultural traditions, museum, archive, monument, landmark
- national symbolsemblem, anthem, coat of arms, bald eagle, golden eagle
national flagpirate flag
Maritime marauder's banner
Jolly Roger · white flag · black flag · flag of truce · rebel flag
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