rainbow flag

British

noun

a multi-coloured flag used as a symbol of peace; often used to represent gay and lesbian pride

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The capital's largest outdoor music venue, Budapest Park -- which holds the official Pride after-party since 2018 -- hoisted a rainbow flag for the first time ever.

From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026

An alcove devoted to gay rights displays an early version of the rainbow flag, campaign and protest buttons, and a ceiling fragment from the Stonewall Inn, where a 1969 uprising launched the gay liberation movement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025

For example, while Charterhouse UK displays a rainbow flag, the Nigeria school does not.

From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2025

The story of the rainbow flag is a lot more complicated than most tellings would suggest: It starts with anti-gay ballot initiative and ends with accusations of a decades-long lie.

From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2024

A sign in the far corner showed a large rainbow flag flying on a black background.

From "George" by Alex Gino

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