vexillology
noun
the study of flags.
vexillologist
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a word derived from
vexillology.
Example Sentences
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When Ferrigan saw the remnant in person, the vexillologist confirmed its identity as the 1978 artifact.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2021
In the interview, our resident vexillologist Ted Kaye is back to talk about the latest in flag news.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2020
Among them is Ted Kaye, a Pacific Northwest-based vexillologist — someone who studies flags — who recently challenged Seattle to adopt a better design for its banner.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 7, 2019
"It was quite hard to get hold of the hot pink material at the time," says Graham Bartram, chief vexillologist at the Flag Institute.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2016
Although Tuesday will be only the second Flag Day Mrs. Sobotka has worked in a year and a half in the business, her husband said she is becoming a vexillologist.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 13, 2016
