noun

insignia

insignia, badge, emblem, symbol

The officer's uniform bore the insignia of his rank.

The officer's uniform bore the insignia of his rank.

((insignia)) of (sth.) a mark or sign of (sth.) The uniform bore the insignia of his rank.

Synonyms: emblem, badge, crest, symbol

From Latin 'insigne' (mark, sign), from 'in-' (on) + 'signum' (sign).

Think of it as an 'in-sign' – a sign *on* a uniform or object that shows rank or membership.

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