vexillology
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- vexillogic adjective
- vexillological adjective
- vexillologist noun
Etymology
Origin of vexillology
Explanation
Vexillology is the study of flags. If you find yourself fascinated with the history, and design of particular flags, vexillology might be the perfect field for you. Vexillology is from the Latin vexillum, "banner or flag," and the Greek suffix -logia, "study of." This particular study involves going deep into the meanings inherent in a flag's design, whether it represents a nation, a state, or a football team. The colors of a flag's stripes, the presence of icons (like a cross, a crescent, or a shield), the number of stars — all of these elements symbolize specific things in vexillology.
Vocabulary lists containing vexillology
Example Sentences
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Not only do the state’s Dakota and Ojibwe tribes consider that offensive, but experts in the scientific and scholarly study of flags - known as vexillology - say it’s an overly complicated design.
From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2023
Not only do the state’s Dakota and Ojibwe tribes consider that offensive, but experts in the scientific and scholarly study of flags — known as vexillology — say it’s an overly complicated design.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2023
At 18, deciding that the study of flags deserved its own name, he coined the term vexillology, combining the Latin word for flag, “vexillum,” with the Greek suffix meaning “the study of.”
From New York Times • Nov. 22, 2016
Cultural, vexillology and art and design experts were asked to review the longlisted designs, and due diligence of all 40 will be carried out, “including robust intellectual property checks”.
From The Guardian • Aug. 10, 2015
Here’s a word to impress your friends at the next cocktail party: vexillology.
From National Geographic
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