national flag
nounUK /ˌnæʃ.ən.əl ˈflæɡ/
US /ˌnæʃ.ən.əl ˈflæɡ/
A national flag is a special piece of cloth with colors and shapes that stands for a whole country.
The children waved the national flag during the parade.
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2. The official flag flown by a country's government and citizens as a symbol of the nation.
Every ship in the navy flies the national flag.
3. A design used to represent a country at international events like the Olympics.
Athletes carried the national flag into the stadium.
4. A flag that citizens may display to show love and pride for their country.
People hung the national flag from their windows on independence day.