national symbol
Patriotic representative image
A national symbol is an emblem, image, or object that represents a country and its identity—a flag, anthem, animal, or monument that evokes shared heritage and values.
The bald eagle is a national symbol of the United States; the maple leaf serves Canada similarly.
National symbols appear on currency, government buildings, and official documents, fostering collective identity and patriotic sentiment.
Cloth symbol or signal
- coat of armsHereditary symbolic emblem
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- crestHighest point or tuft
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
badge · icon · totem · standard · banner · motto · anthem · monogram
Cloth symbol or signal
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- constitutionInherent physical or structural makeup
- languageSystem of symbolic communication
- currencyMedium of exchange
passport · attire · cuisine · dance · music · literature · founding document · traditional costume
Loyalty owed to authority
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- homelandOne's native land
- freedomAbsence of constraint
liberty · independence · sovereignty · civic duty · veteran · service · honor · sacrifice
Structure honoring someone remembered
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- relicPreserved ancient object
- artifactHuman-made historical object
- heirloomInherited family treasure
folklore · tradition · customs · legacy · preservation · conservation · antiquity · archaeology
Union of semi-autonomous states
- republicState with elected leaders
- commonwealthState for public good
- confederationAutonomous entities united loosely
- allianceFormal union of parties
coalition · unification · solidarity · cohesion · collective · brotherhood · sisterhood · harmony
flag
Cloth symbol or signal
- coat of armsHereditary symbolic emblem
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- crestHighest point or tuft
insignia · badge · icon · totem · standard · banner · motto · anthem · monogram · escutcheon
flag
Cloth symbol or signal
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- constitutionInherent physical or structural makeup
- languageSystem of symbolic communication
currency · passport · attire · cuisine · dance · music · literature · founding document · traditional costume · indigenous art
allegiance
Loyalty owed to authority
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- homelandOne's native land
freedom · liberty · independence · sovereignty · civic duty · veteran · service · honor · sacrifice · pledge
monument
Structure honoring someone remembered
heirloom · folklore · tradition · customs · legacy · preservation · conservation · antiquity · archaeology · historic site
federation
Union of semi-autonomous states
- republicState with elected leaders
- commonwealthState for public good
- confederationAutonomous entities united loosely
alliance · coalition · unification · solidarity · cohesion · collective · brotherhood · sisterhood · harmony · consensus
- patriotismlove of country, patriotism, flag waving, Fourth of July, allegiance
- symbolsrunes, asterisks, glyph, yin-yang, skull crossbones
- nationalismpatriotism, America First, folk heroes, patriotic art, anthems
- country exhibitspavilion, cultural exchange, cultural heritage, folk art, traditional craft
- coin featuresobverse, reverse, edge, rim, field
- Japanese Emperorimperial succession, enthronement, imperial regalia, imperial household, divine status
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