flag carrier
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- (countable) A flag carrier is a person carrying a standard or flag, usually at sporting events and parades.
- (countable) (business) A flag carrier is a transportation company, such as a shipping or airline company, that is registered in a given state.
- (countable) (aviation) A flag carrier is a national airline (typically having the flag, or other national insignia, on the tail)