noun
standard
A flag representing a military unit or other organization.
The regiment's standard flies above the soldiers during the parade.
Etymology
The French source names a banner used by an army. English preserves its role as the identifying flag of a unit or organization.
More examples
- The troops gathered around their standard before the battle.
- The museum displays standards from several cavalry units.
- The veterans' association carries its standard at the annual ceremony.
Forms
standard · standards