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flag 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. 1.A person carrying a standard or flag, usually at sporting events and parades, previously on the battlefield.
  2. 2.A transportation company, such as a shipping or airline company, that is registered in a given state
  3. 3.A strong supporter of a cause, or perhaps the strongest and most visible supporter of said cause.
  4. 4.A national airline (typically having the flag, or other national insignia, on the tail)
  5. 5.An aircraft carrier serving as a flagship

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