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acclamation — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • acclamation noun A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
  • applause noun Clapping and cheering used to show approval, usually after a performance or speech.

Senses

acclamation is used for these senses in English:

  • acclamation A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
  • applause The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.

acclamation — full definition

  1. noun A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
  2. noun The act of winning an election to a post because there were no other candidates.
  3. noun A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
  4. noun An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.

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