insignia
[ in-sig-nee-uh ]
/ ɪnˈsɪg ni ə /
noun, formally a plural of insigne, but usually used as a singular with plural in·sig·ni·a or in·sig·ni·as.
a badge or distinguishing mark of office or honor: a military insignia.
a distinguishing mark or sign of anything: an insignia of mourning.
Also
insigne.
Origin of insignia
usage note for insignia
Insignia, originally the plural of Latin
insigne, began to be used as a singular in the 18th century, and the plural
insignias appeared shortly thereafter. All uses—
insignia as a singular or plural and
insignias as a plural—are fully standard. The singular
insigne still occurs, but
insignia is more common.
Words nearby insignia
insider trading,
insidious,
insight,
insightful,
insigne,
insignia,
insignificance,
insignificancy,
insignificant,
insincere,
insincerity
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British Dictionary definitions for insignia
insignia
/ (ɪnˈsɪɡnɪə) /
noun plural -nias or -nia
a badge or emblem of membership, office, or dignity
a distinguishing sign or mark
Also called (rare):
insigne (
ɪnˈsɪɡniː)
Word Origin for insignia
C17: from Latin: marks, badges, from
insignis distinguished by a mark, prominent, from
in- ² +
signum mark