noun
Uncommon
insignia
ihn-SIHG-nee-uh
Insignia (noun) means a badge, symbol, or mark that shows a person's rank, office, or membership in a group. Example: “The general's insignia marked him out immediately.”
noun
1
A badge, symbol, or mark that shows a person's rank, office, or membership in a group.
"The general's insignia marked him out immediately."
"Fans wore the team's insignia proudly at the final."
How to use insignia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA symbol or badge showing rank, membership, or office.
Common mistake
Insignia is technically a plural in Latin but is normally treated as a singular (or mass) noun in English: "the insignia is on the door," not usually "insignium."
Common pairings
military insignia
wear the insignia of
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Etymology
From Latin insignia, plural of insigne ("emblem, mark"). A doublet of ensign.
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What does “insignia” mean?
The word “insignia” means a badge, symbol, or mark that shows a person's rank, office, or membership in a group. In plain terms, a symbol or badge showing rank, membership, or office.
How do you pronounce “insignia”?
“Insignia” is pronounced ihn-SIHG-nee-uh (/ɪnˈsɪɡ.ni.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “insignia” in a sentence?
Here is “insignia” used in a sentence: “The general's insignia marked him out immediately.”
What is another word for “insignia”?
Words with a similar meaning to “insignia” include insigne.
What part of speech is “insignia”?
“Insignia” is a noun.
Where does the word “insignia” come from?
The word “insignia” comes from Latin. From Latin insignia, plural of insigne ("emblem, mark"). A doublet of ensign.
Is “insignia” a common word?
“Insignia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
