national motto

Official patriotic phrase

A national motto is an official phrase or slogan representing a country's identity, values, or aspirations.

The United States adopted "In God We Trust" in 1956; France's is "Liberté, égalité, fraternité." National mottos appear on currency, official seals, and government buildings, serving as symbolic expressions of national character.

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type of national symbol

national mottonational anthem

Official patriotic composition

national flag · national emblem · national seal · coat of arms · national bird

scope of identity

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Inherited saying representing lineage

state motto

official status

national mottopopular saying

Widely known expression

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