flag carrier

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Definition of flag carrier in English English dictionary

A strong supporter of a cause, or perhaps the strongest and most visible supporter of said cause

Bill was the flag carrier of the movement to improve inner city education..

A person carrying a standard or flag, usually at sporting events and parades, previously on the battlefield

A transportation company, such as a shipping or airline company, that is registered in a given state

An aircraft carrier serving as a flagship

Related Terms

flag carriers

plural form of flag carrier

Hyphenation

flag car·ri·er

Turkish pronunciation

fläg käriır

Synonyms

standard-bearer

Pronunciation

/ˈflag ˈkarēər/ /ˈflæɡ ˈkæriːɜr/