foreign-flag

for·eign-flag

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-in, for- flag]
- /ˈfɔr ɪn, ˈfɒr- flæg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-in, for- flag]
- /ˈfɔr ɪn, ˈfɒr- flæg/

Definitions of foreign-flag word

adjective foreign-flag (of a vessel or aircraft) having a registry under a nationality other than one's own: rivalry between U.S.-flag freighters and foreign-flag ships. 1
adjective foreign-flag (especially of a ship) owned by a national of one country and registered under the maritime laws of another country: Some foreign-flag vessels are actually owned by American shipping companies. 1

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Parts of speech for Foreign-flag

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foreign-flag popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.