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It can be used as the non-exclusive counterpart to vincian. Vincian and achillean are the men-loving-men counterpart to [[turian]] and [[floric]]. |
It can be used as the non-exclusive counterpart to vincian. Vincian and achillean are the men-loving-men counterpart to [[turian]] and [[floric]]. |
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All of the feminine counterparts to vincian, achillean, turian, and floric are [[lesbian]], [[sapphic]], [[faunic]], and [[daunic]], respectively. |
All of the [[feminine]] counterparts to vincian, achillean, turian, and floric are [[lesbian]], [[sapphic]], [[faunic]], and [[daunic]], respectively. |
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The [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] counterparts are [[diamoric]] and [[enbian]]. |
The [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] counterparts are [[diamoric]] and [[enbian]]. |
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Both flags have two blue stripes on the top and bottom representing men. In the center is a green carnation. In ancient Rome and 19th century England, green indicated gay affiliations. Victorian men would often pin a green carnation on their lapel, as popularized by author Oscar Wilde. In general, the achillean flag represents joy. |
Both flags have two blue stripes on the top and bottom representing men. In the center is a green carnation. In ancient Rome and 19th century England, green indicated gay affiliations. Victorian men would often pin a green carnation on their lapel, as popularized by author Oscar Wilde. In general, the achillean flag represents joy. |
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A commonly used alternate flag, with a darker blue stripe and a green stripe with the same symbolism, was created by Reddit user Pacack on September 6, 2019.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/vexillology/comments/d0ctq2/my_take_on_the_mlmachillean_pride_flag/ Reddit post on an alternate achillean flag.]</ref> In general, the achillean flag has been redesigned or tweaked many times since its creation.<ref>[https://mlmflags.carrd.co/#mlm-flags "MLM Flags!" Carrd entry on achillean flag variations.]</ref> |
A commonly used alternate flag, with a darker blue stripe and a green stripe with the same symbolism, was created by Reddit user Pacack on September 6, 2019.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/vexillology/comments/d0ctq2/my_take_on_the_mlmachillean_pride_flag/ Reddit post on an alternate achillean flag.]</ref> In general, the achillean flag has been redesigned or tweaked many times since its creation.<ref name=":1">[https://mlmflags.carrd.co/#mlm-flags "MLM Flags!" Carrd entry on achillean flag variations.]</ref> |
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The Blue Rose flags were made as alternative flags for achillean for those who don't like that term; the term and flags were designed by Twitter user CatColors<ref name=":1" /> sometime before April 30, 2021.<ref>[https://lgbtqiarchive.tumblr.com/post/649942228563886080 LGBTQIArchive on Tumblr: Blue rose MLM + Asterian combo for anon]</ref> The light blue at the top of the flag represents gay men. the sky blue after the light blue represents bisexual and pansexual men, the white/gray represents [[Gender Non-Conforming|GNC]] and non-binary MLM/NBLM, the light violet represents [[A-Spec|a-spec]] MLM, and the light purple represents [[Panpronominal|all pronoun]]/[[Neopronouns|neopronoun]] and [[xenogender]] MLM.<ref name=":1" /> |
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The MLM/NBLM flag by Twitter user R7YGUTZ was designed on September 11, 2020. The dark pink color at the top of the flag represents attraction and beauty, the purple represents MLM of color, the blue represents community and support, the turquoise represents acceptance, the light green represents [[Transgender|trans]], non-binary, and GNC MLM, the light orange represent peace and warmth, and the darker orange represents love and [[Romantic Attraction|romance]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/R7YGUTZ/status/1304520588770390022 R7YGUTZ on Twitter: MLM/NBLM Flag Post]</ref> |
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The MLM flag by Twitter user infernalgraves was designed on July 1, 2020. The dull blue represents [[Masculine|masculinity]] and pride, the first periwinkle blue represents bravery and inner beauty, the white represents [[transmasculine]], non-binary, and GNC, the second periwinkle blue represents [[Sexual Orientation|sexuality]]/[[Romantic Orientation|romance]] and a-spec, and the dull pink represents femininity and love.<ref>[https://twitter.com/infernalgraves/status/1278494580527243264 infernalgraves on Twitter: MLM Flag Post]</ref> |
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The MLM/NBLM flag by Twitter user MIGHTYHEGEMOL was designed on August 31, 2020. The light yellow represents GNC and trans men, the yellow represents joy, the green represents nature, the blue represents calmness, the darker blue represents finding peace, and the darkest blue represents healing.<ref>[https://twitter.com/MIGHTYHEGEMOL/status/1300510223807979524 MIGHTYHEGEMOL on Twitter: MLM Flag Post]</ref> |
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== Etymology == |
== Etymology == |
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Achillean.jpg|The original achillean flag. |
Achillean.jpg|The original achillean flag. |
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Achillean flag.jpg|An alternate achillean flag. |
Achillean flag.jpg|An alternate achillean flag. |
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File:Blue Rose 1.jpg|Blue Rose MLM/NBLM flag |
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File:Blue Rose 2.jpg|Blue Rose MLM/NBLM flag (without rose) |
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File:Mlm (1) - 5000x3000px.png|MLM/NBLM flag by @R7YGUTZ |
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File:MLM Alternate Flag.png|MLM flag by @infernalgraves |
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File:MLM-NBLM Alt Flag.png|MLM/NBLM Flag by @MIGHTYHEGEMOL |
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