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Definition flag in American English

flag noun

[countable] noun
/flæɡ/
1

a piece of cloth decorated with the pattern and colors that represent a country or organization. A flag is often hung from a pole called a flagpole

Example

The American flag is called the stars and stripes.

Example

There was a march with flags flying and drums beating.

Synonyms and related words
at half-mast Blue Peter bunting
2

a piece of colored cloth that is used for giving a signal

Example

A green flag indicates the start of the race.

Synonyms and related words
at half-mast Blue Peter bunting
3

the country that someone belongs to

Example

loyal to the flag

Synonyms and related words
aboriginal birthright the body politic
Definition flag in American English