oriflamme

• Substantivo que designa um símbolo ou ideal inspirador que serve de ponto de união em uma luta, ou, historicamente, um estandarte vermelho ou alaranjado usado como bandeira pelos primeiros reis franceses.

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.

   Símbolo ou ideal inspirador

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbannerbeaconembleminspirationrallying 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.