Definition

A person who studies or specializes in flags and their history, design, and symbolism.

Example

The vexillologist presented a fascinating lecture on the flags of different countries.

Conversation

Did you know there is a term for someone who studies flags?

Really? What do you call that person?

They are called a vexillologist, which is pretty interesting!

That's cool! I never thought flags had their own experts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vexillologist → It is formed from "vexillum" (from Latin, meaning flag or banner) and "-logist" (from Greek "logistēs", meaning one who studies). A vexillologist is someone who studies flags and banners.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vexillum' as a flag and '-logist' as someone who studies — so a vexillologist is a person who studies flags.

Visually Confused Words