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bannerman

bannerman

5 9.0
A person who carries a flag in a parade or battle
  • noun
  • /ˈbænərˌmæn/
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Examples

  • This is Sheriff Bannerman !

    The Base (1999)

  • In the parade, the bannerman proudly carried the city's flag for everyone to see.

  • During the ceremony, the bannerman advanced at the front, leading the procession with the royal banner.

  • As the battle commenced, the bannerman positioned himself at the front lines, ensuring the standard was visible.

Synonyms

standard-bearer
vsbannerman
1 7.3

A soldier who carries a unit's flag in battle or at ceremonies

is any person who carries a flag in ceremonies or battle not only soldiers
color bearer
vsbannerman
  • US
1 8.3

A soldier who carries the unit's flag in battle or ceremonies

is any person who carries a flag in ceremonies or battle not only soldiers

Antonyms

spectator
123 2.6

A person who watches an event or show without taking part

Surface Forms

bannerman singular
bannermen plural

Morphology

bannerman = banner + man (transparent) = banner + man

Meaning is directly derived from the clear combination of 'banner' + 'man' (a person associated with or carrying a banner).

Etymology

Bannerman is made from banner ('flag') and man ('person'). A bannerman was the person who carried the flag at the front of a battle or parade, so you can remember it as the person who holds the flag or standard.