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proclamationA formal public announcement or declaration, especially one made by an authority figure.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A formal public announcement or declaration, especially one made by an authority figure.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 공포, 선언

Korean pronunciation: 프라클러-메이션 (강세: 메이)

Example Sentences

  • The mayor's proclamation banned all cats from wearing tiny hats in public parks.
  • The company issued a proclamation that coffee breaks would now be mandatory every hour.
  • The Emancipation Proclamation was a historic document that declared the freedom of enslaved people.

proclamation

NOUN

//ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən//

A formal public announcement or declaration, especially one made by an authority figure.

proclamation concept
💡 Concept

A formal public announcement or declaration, especially one made by an authority figure.

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🎵 Rhyme

Royal proclamation sparks fascination, leading to celebration!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpro-
Rootclaim
Suffix-ation

Origin

From Latin 'proclamare' meaning 'to cry out publicly.' In ancient Rome, important announcements were shouted aloud in public squares to inform citizens.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The mayor's proclamation banned all cats from wearing tiny hats in public parks.

😄 Fun example

The company issued a proclamation that coffee breaks would now be mandatory every hour.

The Emancipation Proclamation was a historic document that declared the freedom of enslaved people.

😄 Fun example

The governor signed a proclamation declaring October as 'Pizza Appreciation Month'.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

declarationannouncementdecreeedictstatement

Antonyms

silenceconcealment