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- Dictionarystandard-bearer/ˈstandədˌbɛːrə/
noun
- 1. a soldier who is responsible for carrying the distinctive flag of a unit, regiment, or army.
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- Standard-bearer
Person who carries a banner, color, flag, or standard in an official capacity
A standard-bearer, also known as a colour-bearer or flag-bearer, is a person who bears an emblem known as a standard or military colours, i.e. either a type of flag or an inflexible but mobile image, which is used as a formal, visual symbol of a state, prince, military unit, etc. This can either be an occasional duty, often seen as an honour (especially on parade), or a permanent charge (also on t... Wikipedia
