insignia
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.”
How to use insignia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA symbol or badge showing rank, membership, or office.
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."
Word forms
insignias plural, insignia plural
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The general's _____ marked him out immediately.
Etymology
From Latin insignia, plural of insigne ("emblem, mark"). A doublet of ensign.
Synonyms
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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.