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vexillology /ˌvɛksɪˈlɒlədʒi /noun [mass noun]The study of flags.It is the Internet's largest site devoted to vexillology (the study of flags)....- Jack also enjoys vexillology and can signal Bible passages from memory in fluent semaphore.
- For those interested in vexillology, there is an interesting website dealing with this topic for the former South Vietnam here
Derivativesvexillological /ˌvɛksɪləˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/ adjective ...- Others more directly concerned with flags pursued a vexillological or antiquarian interest.
- For some weeks I have been working on the concept of a new vexillological paradigm for the Internet.
- The Institute is also the largest vexillological membership organization in the world.
vexillologist noun ...- ‘What we're seeing now is the St George's flag being used as a celebration of national unity by all ethnicities, all types of people,’ said the renowned vexillologist.
- ‘The National Front used the St George's flag in pathetic imitation of Nazi rallies,’ says a vexillologist, or flag expert.
- Joining the society members and the public on September 21, will be a well-known vexillologist (a specialist in flags) who will hoist a flag display on the station's staff.
Origin1950s: from Latin vexillum 'flag' + -logy. |