communique — an official announcement or statement, especially one made to the media or public
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an official announcement or statement, especially one made to the media or public
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪ/
Korean meaning: 공식 발표, 성명서, 공보 (특히 언론이나 대중에게 하는)
Korean pronunciation: 커**뮤**니케이
Example Sentences
- The aliens finally sent us a communique, but it just said 'We come in peace... and we really like pizza.'
- The company's communique about the merger was so boring that even the CEO fell asleep reading it.
- The two countries signed a joint communique to strengthen their economic cooperation.
communique
NOUN//kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪ//
an official announcement or statement, especially one made to the media or public
The general's communique announced the ceasefire to the waiting troops.
At the café with a bouquet, she reads the communiqué!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
프랑스어 'communiqué'에서 직접 차용된 단어로, '소통하다'는 뜻의 라틴어 'communicare'에서 유래했습니다. 외교관들이 공식적인 발표를 할 때 사용하던 프랑스 궁정 용어가 국제 정치 무대로 퍼져나갔죠.
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📝Examples
“The aliens finally sent us a communique, but it just said 'We come in peace... and we really like pizza.'”
“The company's communique about the merger was so boring that even the CEO fell asleep reading it.”
“The two countries signed a joint communique to strengthen their economic cooperation.”
“My mom's communique about dinner rules was posted on the refrigerator for all family members to see.”
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