English Explanatory Dictionary

flag-bearer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

One who carries a flag, especially at a ceremony.
One who openly promotes an idea or value and becomes symbolic for it.

Word forms

flag-bearer flag-bearers flagbearer flag bearer

Etymology

From flag + bearer.

Synonyms

flag carrier standard-bearer

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