insignia
Translation
insignia, badge, emblem
Examples
The officer's uniform had a special insignia.
The officer's uniform had a special insignia.
The car's insignia was a silver eagle.
The car's insignia was a silver eagle.
Grammar Patterns
a badge or sign that shows a person's rank or that they are a member of a group The insignia on the flag is a star.
Similar Words
Synonyms: badge, emblem, crest, symbol
Etymology
From Latin 'insignia', plural of 'insigne' (badge of honour), from 'in-' (on) + 'signum' (sign, mark).
Memory Tips
Think of it as an 'in-sign' – a sign that shows you are 'in' a group or have a certain rank.