insignia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A patch or other object that indicates a person's official or military rank, or membership in a group or organization.
  2. A symbol or token of personal power, status, or office, or of an official body of government or jurisdiction.
  3. A mark or token by which anything is known.
noun
  1. plural of insignium
  2. plural of insigne

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈsɪɡ.ni.ə/ En-us-insignia.ogg en-au-insignia.ogg

Word forms

insignia insignias

Etymology

From Latin īnsīgnia, nominative plural of īnsīgne (“emblem, token, symbol”). Doublet of ensign.

Synonyms

insigne emblem keycard or ID card or access card pin
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