noun
clamor
KLAM-uh
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.”
noun
1
A loud outcry or noisy demand, often from a crowd.
"There was a public clamor for the resignation of the minister."
"The clamor of the market stalls filled the square."
verb
1
To demand something loudly and persistently.
"Fans clamored for the band to play one more song."
How to use clamor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA loud, insistent noise or demand, often from many people at once.
UK vs US
American spelling; British English uses "clamour."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
clamor for change
public clamor
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Word forms
- Plural
- clamors
- Third person singular
- clamors
- Past tense
- clamored
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Etymology
From Old French clamour, from Latin clāmor ("a shout, cry"), from clāmāre ("to cry out").
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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.
