clamor
Clamor (noun) means a loud outcry or noisy demand, often from a crowd. Example: “There was a public clamor for the resignation of the minister.”
How to Use Clamor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA loud, insistent noise or demand, often from many people at once.
American spelling; British English uses "clamour."
Word Forms
clamored past tense, clamors plural, clamors singular
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There was a public _____ for the resignation of the minister.
Etymology
From Old French clamour, from Latin clāmor ("a shout, cry"), from clāmāre ("to cry out").
Rhymes for clamor
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What does “clamor” mean?
The word “clamor” means a loud outcry or noisy demand, often from a crowd. In plain terms, a loud, insistent noise or demand, often from many people at once.
How do you pronounce “clamor”?
“Clamor” is pronounced KLAM-uh (/ˈklæm.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “clamor” in a sentence?
Here is “clamor” used in a sentence: “There was a public clamor for the resignation of the minister.”
What part of speech is “clamor”?
Depending on how it is used, “clamor” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “clamor” come from?
The word “clamor” comes from Latin. From Old French clamour, from Latin clāmor ("a shout, cry"), from clāmāre ("to cry out").
How many meanings does “clamor” have?
“Clamor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a loud outcry or noisy demand, often from a crowd.