Union Flag

Proper noun

Meaning

The flag of Great Britain or the United Kingdom.

(nautical, Britain) The flag flown on ships of the government of Great Britain or the United Kingdom.

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Examples

Bailey, p. 25. Confederates said the Union flag was still flying over the fort, which indicated that the force had not formally surrendered. Source: Internet

In April 1993, Select magazine featured Suede's lead singer Brett Anderson on the cover with a Union Flag in the background and the headline "Yanks go home!" Source: Internet

It's time to dust off the bunting and hang up the Union flag as the countdown is definitely on for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wedding this Saturday, May 19. Source: Internet

UNIONISTS need to talk to their nationalist neighbours to explore ways forward in a changing city, Belfast MLA Gerry Kelly has told An Phoblacht in an interview about the Union flag crisis. Source: Internet

In Canada, it is mandated that, on 11 December, the Royal Union Flag (as the Union Jack is called by law in Canada) is to be flown at properties owned by the federal Crown, citation where the requisite second flag pole is available. Source: Internet

Muir was attempting to express that under the Union Flag, the British and French were united as Canadians. Source: Internet

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