proclamation — A 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/
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.
A formal public announcement or declaration, especially one made by an authority figure.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'proclamare' meaning 'to cry out publicly.' In ancient Rome, important announcements were shouted aloud in public squares to inform citizens.
Breakdown
pro- (forth/publicly) + clam- (to shout/cry out) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or result)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“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.”
“The governor signed a proclamation declaring October as 'Pizza Appreciation Month'.”
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