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sanjak

sanjak

9.9
A flag used by soldiers or officials in the Ottoman Empire
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : sanjac
  • The soldiers marched under the sanjak that represented their regiment.

Examples

  • Each province in the Ottoman Empire had its own distinctive sanjak displayed at official events.

  • The sanjak was carefully preserved in the museum as a symbol of historical heritage.

  • The sanjak was raised high during the ceremony.

  • Many sanjaks were used to represent different regions.

  • The soldiers marched under the sanjak that represented their regiment.

  • Each province in the Ottoman Empire had its own distinctive sanjak displayed at official events.

  • The sanjak was carefully preserved in the museum as a symbol of historical heritage.

Synonyms

flag
vssanjak
848 1.0

A piece of cloth used as a symbol for a country or group

is a specific Ottoman military and administrative emblem not a general symbol
standard
vssanjak
41 5.0

A flag used as a symbol for a country, army, or group

is a specific Ottoman military and administrative banner rather than any general symbol
guidon
vssanjak
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A small flag carried by a military group to show its identity

is larger and used for army or administration in Ottoman context
rayah
vssanjak
  • Archaic
9.9

A flag or banner used as a historic symbol in battle

is the same but tied specifically to Ottoman military administration

Surface Forms

sanjak singular
sanjaks plural

Etymology

The word sanjak comes from the Ottoman Turkish word sancak, which means 'flag' or 'banner'. Think of soldiers marching under a banner, and that is why sanjak refers to a military or official flag.