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estandarte

standard

noun eh-stahn-DAHR-teh Rare

Origin: From Old French estandart (military banner), of Germanic origin.

Also means

banner

Usage Note

Estandarte is a ceremonial or military banner, more formal and heraldic than bandera (flag). Figuratively it is used in the phrase ser el estandarte de algo — to be the standard-bearer or champion of a cause — common in journalism and political discourse.

Examples

"Portaban el estandarte del regimiento."

Natural Translation

They carried the regiment's standard.

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