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Acclamation (noun) means Loud, enthusiastic clapping or shouting to show approval.

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1
Loud, enthusiastic clapping or shouting to show approval.
2
The winning of an election because no one else stood against the candidate.
3
A carving or image on a medal or statue that shows people cheering with joy.
4
A vote given out loud rather than on paper, usually resulting in near-total support.
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Etymology

First recorded in 1541, acclamation was borrowed from Latin acclāmātiō, acclāmātiōnis (“calling, exclamation, shout of approval”), from acclamo (“shout approval or disapproval of, shout out at”), formed from ad (“toward”) and clamo (“cry out”). Compare French acclamation.

acclaim eclat plaudits plaudit

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What is the meaning of acclamation?
"acclamation" (noun) means loud, enthusiastic clapping or shouting to show approval.
What is another word for acclamation?
Other words for "acclamation" include acclaim, eclat, plaudits, plaudit.
What is the opposite of acclamation?
Opposites of "acclamation" include denunciation, censure.
What are the different meanings of acclamation?
"acclamation" has 3 main meanings: 1. Loud, enthusiastic clapping or shouting to show approval; 2. The winning of an election because no one else stood against the candidate; 3. A carving or image on a medal or statue that shows people cheering with joy.

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