noun
clamour
KLAM-uh
Clamour (noun) means British spelling of clamor — a loud outcry or noisy demand. Example: “There was a clamour of protest outside parliament.”
noun
1
British spelling of clamor — a loud outcry or noisy demand.
"There was a clamour of protest outside parliament."
verb
1
British spelling of clamor — to demand something loudly.
"Residents clamoured for better bus services."
How to use clamour
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSame as clamor, spelled the British way.
UK vs US
UK/Commonwealth spelling; American English uses "clamor."
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Word forms
- Plural
- clamours
- Third person singular
- clamours
- Past tense
- clamoured
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Etymology
From Latin clāmor ("a shout, cry"), from clāmāre ("to cry out").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for clamour
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What does “clamour” mean?
The word “clamour” means british spelling of clamor — a loud outcry or noisy demand. In plain terms, same as clamor, spelled the British way.
How do you pronounce “clamour”?
“Clamour” is pronounced KLAM-uh (/ˈklæm.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “clamour” in a sentence?
Here is “clamour” used in a sentence: “There was a clamour of protest outside parliament.”
What part of speech is “clamour”?
Depending on how it is used, “clamour” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “clamour” come from?
The word “clamour” comes from Latin. From Latin clāmor ("a shout, cry"), from clāmāre ("to cry out").
How many meanings does “clamour” have?
“Clamour” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: british spelling of clamor — a loud outcry or noisy demand.
