flagship

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Usage notes 1.2.2 Synonyms 1.2.3 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈflægʃɪp/
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[edit] Noun

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flagship (plural flagships)

1. In a maritime fleet, the ship occupied by the fleet's commander (usually an admiral); it denotes this by flying his flag.
2. The most important one out of a related group.

   The retail company's store in London is their flagship.

[edit] Usage notes

The word flagship is often used as an attributive noun, as in:

The company’s shop in London is their flagship store.

Although this usage looks like an adjective, it is not, and should not be confused with that part of speech.

[edit] Synonyms

• (most important one): chief, primary, principal

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