ensign Meaning and Definition
1. n. colors flown by a ship to show its nationality
2. n. an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality
3. n. a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
An ensign is, in its widest sense, a flag or other standard. In particular, ensign has commonly been used to mean the flag or other standard of a ship or military unit.
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