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insignia
noun in·sig·nia \in-ˈsig-nē-ə\
: a badge or sign which shows that a person is a member of a particular group or has a particular rank
plural in·sig·nia or in·sig·ni·as
Full Definition of INSIGNIA
1
: a badge of authority or honor
2
: a distinguishing mark or sign
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Variants of INSIGNIA
in·sig·nia also in·sig·ne \-(ˌ)nē\
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Origin of INSIGNIA
Latin insignia, plural of insigne mark, badge, from neuter of insignis marked, distinguished, from in- + signum mark — more at sign
First Known Use: 1648
INSIGNIA Defined for Kids
insignia
noun in·sig·nia \in-ˈsig-nē-ə\
plural insignia or in·sig·ni·as
Definition of INSIGNIA for Kids
: an emblem of a certain office, authority, or honor
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