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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024in•sig•ni•a /ɪnˈsɪgniə/USA pronunciation n. [countable],[formally a pl. of] insigne, which is seldom used; used as sing. or pl.;
pl. also -ni•as. - a badge that shows office or rank:military insignia.
- a distinguishing mark:A black armband may be an insignia of mourning.
Sometimes, in•sig•ne /ɪnˈsɪgni/.USA pronunciation See -sign-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024in•sig•ni•a (in sig′nē ə),USA pronunciation n., [formally a pl. of] insigne, but usually used as a sing. with pl. -ni•a or -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. - Latin, plural of insigne mark, badge, noun, nominal use of neuter of insignis distinguished (by a mark); see in-2, sign
- 1640–50
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. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: insignia /ɪnˈsɪɡnɪə/ n ( pl -nias, -nia)- a badge or emblem of membership, office, or dignity
- a distinguishing sign or mark
Etymology: 17th Century: from Latin: marks, badges, from insignis distinguished by a mark, prominent, from in-² + signum mark |