manifesto

The word “manifesto” means a public statement laying out a group's beliefs, goals, or plans, especially a political one. In plain terms, a written declaration of a group's aims and policies.

“Manifesto” is pronounced man-ih-FEHS-toh (/ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.toʊ/ in IPA).

Here is “manifesto” used in a sentence: “The party released its election manifesto ahead of the vote.”

“Manifesto” is a noun.

The word “manifesto” comes from Latin. From Italian manifesto, from manifestare, "to make public," ultimately from the same Latin root as manifest.

“Manifesto” is an uncommon word in modern English.

A manifesto is a public statement laying out a group's beliefs, goals, or plans, often with a political or ideological purpose, while a mission statement typically describes an organization's core purpose in a more general, ongoing way. Manifestos tend to be more assertive and are often tied to a specific movement or campaign.

Manifestos are especially associated with political parties and movements, but the term can also apply to public statements from artistic, social, or business groups outlining their beliefs, goals, or plans. The defining feature is a clear, public declaration of intent rather than the political subject matter alone.

A good manifesto clearly lays out a group's core beliefs, goals, or plans in a way that is persuasive and easy to understand, often using bold or declarative language. It typically aims to rally support or communicate a vision to a wider audience.