insignia

[ in-sig-nee-uh ]

/ ɪnˈsɪg ni ə /

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noun, formally a plural of insigne, but usually used as a singular with plural in·sig·ni·a or in·sig·ni·as.

a badge or distinguishing mark of office or honor: a military insignia.

a distinguishing mark or sign of anything: an insignia of mourning.

Also insigne.

Origin of insignia

1640–50; <Latin, plural of insigne mark, badge, noun use of neuter of insignis distinguished (by a mark); see in-², sign

usage note for insignia

Insignia, originally the plural of Latin insigne, began to be used as a singular in the 18th century, and the plural insignias appeared shortly thereafter. All uses— insignia as a singular or plural and insignias as a plural—are fully standard. The singular insigne still occurs, but insignia is more common.

Words nearby insignia

inside track, insidious, insight, insightful, insigne, insignia, insignificance, insignificancy, insignificant, insincere, insincerity

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Example sentences from the Web for insignia

U.S. defense officials told The Daily Beast the photos of the Russian insignia first shared on blogs were legitimate.
Syrian Rebels Seize Russian Spy Station Near Israeli Border|Josh Rogin, Eli Lake|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A fourth soldier was too far away for his insignia to be seen.
Pro-Russian Rebels Brag Kiev Is Next|Ted Phillips|September 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Pat Roberts' car bears the insignia of a Chrysler dealership in Maryland.
There's No Place Like Home For Kansas Senator Pat Roberts|Ben Jacobs|May 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Pahonia, emblem of the Belarusian nation drawn from the insignia of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, is banned under Lukashenko.
Forget Kim Jong Un—China’s New Favorite Dictator Is Belarus’s Aleksandr Lukashenko.|Kapil Komireddi|January 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Funny thing is, there is very little difference between the Insignia and the regular Cabernet.
The Great Cabernet Ripoff|Keith Wallace|July 14, 2009|DAILY BEAST
He conveys the news of death, and has as the insignia of office a horn, called thuththari or singam.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India|Edgar Thurston
The popular poet describes him as giving to a potter the insignia and dignity of a Boyar.
Russia: Its People and Its Literature|Emilia Pardo Bazán
I am Commissary of Police in your district; here are my insignia, sir.
The Princess of Bagdad|Alexandre Dumas
The crown is an insignia of civil power borne by the laity; the nimbus is ecclesiastical and religious.
Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art|John Vinycomb
While Ali, a grim set to his mouth, was standing with a man who wore the insignia of a Com-tech.
Plague Ship|Andre Norton

British Dictionary definitions for insignia

insignia

/ (ɪnˈsɪɡnɪə) /

noun plural -nias or -nia

a badge or emblem of membership, office, or dignity

a distinguishing sign or mark

Also called (rare): insigne (ɪnˈsɪɡniː)

Word Origin for insignia

C17: from Latin: marks, badges, from insignis distinguished by a mark, prominent, from in- ² + signum mark

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单词	insignia
释义	insignia [ in-sig-nee-uh ] / ɪnˈsɪg ni ə / SEE SYNONYMS FOR insignia ON THESAURUS.COM noun, formally a plural of insigne, but usually used as a singular with plural in·sig·ni·a or in·sig·ni·as. a badge or distinguishing mark of office or honor: a military insignia. a distinguishing mark or sign of anything: an insignia of mourning. Also insigne. Origin of insignia 1640–50; <Latin, plural of insigne mark, badge, noun use of neuter of insignis distinguished (by a mark); see in-², sign usage note for insignia Insignia, originally the plural of Latin insigne, began to be used as a singular in the 18th century, and the plural insignias appeared shortly thereafter. All uses— insignia as a singular or plural and insignias as a plural—are fully standard. The singular insigne still occurs, but insignia is more common. Words nearby insignia inside track, insidious, insight, insightful, insigne, insignia, insignificance, insignificancy, insignificant, insincere, insincerity Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for insignia U.S. defense officials told The Daily Beast the photos of the Russian insignia first shared on blogs were legitimate. Syrian Rebels Seize Russian Spy Station Near Israeli Border\|Josh Rogin, Eli Lake\|October 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A fourth soldier was too far away for his insignia to be seen. Pro-Russian Rebels Brag Kiev Is Next\|Ted Phillips\|September 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Pat Roberts' car bears the insignia of a Chrysler dealership in Maryland. There's No Place Like Home For Kansas Senator Pat Roberts\|Ben Jacobs\|May 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The Pahonia, emblem of the Belarusian nation drawn from the insignia of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, is banned under Lukashenko. Forget Kim Jong Un—China’s New Favorite Dictator Is Belarus’s Aleksandr Lukashenko.\|Kapil Komireddi\|January 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Funny thing is, there is very little difference between the Insignia and the regular Cabernet. The Great Cabernet Ripoff\|Keith Wallace\|July 14, 2009\|DAILY BEAST He conveys the news of death, and has as the insignia of office a horn, called thuththari or singam. Castes and Tribes of Southern India\|Edgar Thurston The popular poet describes him as giving to a potter the insignia and dignity of a Boyar. Russia: Its People and Its Literature\|Emilia Pardo Bazán I am Commissary of Police in your district; here are my insignia, sir. The Princess of Bagdad\|Alexandre Dumas The crown is an insignia of civil power borne by the laity; the nimbus is ecclesiastical and religious. Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art\|John Vinycomb While Ali, a grim set to his mouth, was standing with a man who wore the insignia of a Com-tech. Plague Ship\|Andre Norton British Dictionary definitions for insignia insignia / (ɪnˈsɪɡnɪə) / noun plural -nias or -nia a badge or emblem of membership, office, or dignity a distinguishing sign or mark Also called (rare): insigne (ɪnˈsɪɡniː) Word Origin for insignia C17: from Latin: marks, badges, from insignis distinguished by a mark, prominent, from in- ² + signum mark Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to insignia paraphernalia, badge, symbol, ensign, decoration, regalia, coat of arms, earmark, crest, mark
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insignia

noun, formally a plural of insigne, but usually used as a singular with plural in·sig·ni·a or in·sig·ni·as.

Origin of insignia

usage note for insignia

Words nearby insignia

Example sentences from the Web for insignia

British Dictionary definitions for insignia

noun plural -nias or -nia

Word Origin for insignia

Words related to insignia