oriflamme

• Ein inspirierendes Symbol oder Ideal, das als Sammelpunkt im Kampf dient; historisch auch eine rote oder orangerote Fahne, die als Standarte früher französischer Könige verwendet wurde.

A noun referring to an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle, or historically, a red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings.

1. Inspiring symbol or idealC2formal

   A powerful symbol or principle that motivates people to unite and fight for a cause.

   Inspirierendes Symbol oder Ideal

   • The leader's speech became the oriflamme of the revolution.
   • Freedom of speech is the oriflamme of democratic societies.
   • The flag served as an oriflamme for the protestors.

   Synonymebannerbeaconembleminspirationrallying pointstandardsymbol

2. Historical French battle standardC2formalbritish

   A red or orange-red banner used by early French kings, especially in battle, as a rallying point for troops.

   Oriflamme

   • The oriflamme was carried into battle by the French army.
   • King Philip I adopted the oriflamme as his royal standard.
   • The oriflamme was a symbol of divine protection for the French monarchy.