noun

acclamation

Acclamation (noun) means a shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

noun

A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

The act of winning an election to a post because there were no other candidates.

A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.

An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.

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Etymology

* First attested in 1541. * Borrowed from Latin acclāmātiō, acclāmātiōnis (“calling, exclamation, shout of approval”), from acclamo (“shout approval or disapproval of, shout out at”), from ad (“toward”) + clamo (“cry out”) * Compare French acclamation.

Rhymes for acclamation

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What is the meaning of acclamation?

"acclamation" (noun) means a shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

What are the different meanings of acclamation?

"acclamation" has 3 main meanings: 1. A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause; 2. The act of winning an election to a post because there were no other candidates; 3. A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.