INSIGNIA


Meaning of INSIGNIA in English

[ ɪn'sɪgnɪə ]

■ noun ( plural same or ~s ) a distinguishing badge or emblem of military rank, office, or membership.

Origin

C17: from L., plural of insigne 'sign, badge', neut. of insignis 'distinguished'.

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