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ensign

[en-sahyn, en-suhn] / ˈɛn saɪn, ˈɛn sən /


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During and after the Civil War, of course, the ensign was as much a symbol of tyranny to many Southerners as it was a source of unity.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

Finally, I happened to meet a lady Navy ensign one morning and now we, who are both retired Navy, will celebrate our 50th in December.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2023

Earlier, while visiting the port of Busan, the Japanese vessel had flown a “Rising Sun” ensign.

From Washington Times • Jun. 1, 2023

Her first tour as an ensign took her to Seattle for an assignment aboard an icebreaker, the Polar Star.

From New York Times • May 31, 2022

Chekov, the Russian ensign; Sulu, the Japanese American helmsman; and the half-human, half-Vulcan first officer, Mr. Spock, added an interstellar touch of diversity.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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