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Rareflag carrier
The correct spelling is flag carrier.
How to pronounce flag carrier
noun
Say it like: Fla-g c-arr-eer
The correct spelling is flag carrier. A person carrying a standard or flag, usually at sporting events and parades, previously on the battlefield. For example: ""Bill was the flag carrier of the movement to improve inner city education.""
Usage Examples
“"Bill was the flag carrier of the movement to improve inner city education."”
Definition
noun
- 1.A person carrying a standard or flag, usually at sporting events and parades, previously on the battlefield.
- 2.A transportation company, such as a shipping or airline company, that is registered in a given state
- 3.A strong supporter of a cause, or perhaps the strongest and most visible supporter of said cause.
- 4.A national airline (typically having the flag, or other national insignia, on the tail)
- 5.An aircraft carrier serving as a flagship
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