flag carrier
/F L AE1 G K AE0 R IY0 ER0/noun
- 1
A person carrying a standard or flag, usually at sporting events and parades, previously on the battlefield.
- 2
A transportation company, such as a shipping or airline company, that is registered in a given state
- 3
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."”
- 4
A national airline (typically having the flag, or other national insignia, on the tail)
- 5
An aircraft carrier serving as a flagship
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