Meanings
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1
noun
a badge or emblem of authority or honor
The officer's uniform was adorned with the insignia of his rank.
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2
noun
a distinguishing mark or sign of anything
The company's logo served as its insignia in the marketplace.
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3
noun
a distinguishing military mark or device of rank or membership
The patch on his sleeve was the insignia of his regiment.
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Etymology
From Latin insignis ('distinguished, marked'), giving the plural insignia ('emblems, badges'); via Old French enseigne and Middle English ensigne ('badge, emblem') into Modern English insignia ('emblems or symbols of authority').