state flag

[/steɪt flæg/]
nounpl: state flags
bandeira estadual
1. The official flag representing a state or province within a country, typically used in federal systems like the United States or Brazil
The state flag of Texas features a single star on a blue field with white and red stripes.
A bandeira estadual do Texas apresenta uma estrela única em um campo azul com listras brancas e vermelhas.
2. A banner or standard used to represent a state's identity, government, or regional pride
Each state flag at the museum displayed unique historical symbols and colors.
Cada bandeira estadual no museu exibia símbolos históricos e cores únicos.
In the United States, state flags are symbols of regional pride and identity, displayed in government buildings and civic spaces. In Brazil, bandeiras estaduais represent the 26 states and are important symbols of regional identity and heritage, often displayed at official ceremonies and governmental institutions. Each state flag typically incorporates historical symbols, colors, and sometimes religious or cultural imagery significant to that region.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
regional flagprovincial flagstate bannerstate standard
Antonyms / Antônimos
national flagfederal flagcountry flag

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bandeira estadual
Standard term used throughout Brazil for flags of the 26 states and Federal District
São Paulo
bandeira estadual
Same usage; São Paulo's state flag features the cross of the Order of Christ
Rio de Janeiro
bandeira estadual
Same usage; Rio's state flag has the state coat of arms on white background
Portugal
bandeira estadual or bandeira regional
Less common term; Portugal uses 'bandeira regional' for regional flags in autonomous regions

Related Words

national flagflag poleheraldrystate sealstate emblembannerinsigniacolors

Related Idioms & Phrases

fly the state flag - to represent or show loyalty to one's state
under the state flag - while representing the state officially
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