noun
Uncommon
proclamation
prok-luh-MAY-shuhn
Proclamation (noun) means an official public announcement. Example: “The president issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency.”
noun
1
An official public announcement.
"The Tuesday meetings are only thirty minutes now. That proclamation was made in the previous meeting."
"The president issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency."
"A royal proclamation announced the coronation date."
How to use proclamation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn official, formal statement made to the public.
Common pairings
issue a proclamation
royal proclamation
emancipation proclamation
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Word forms
- Plural
- proclamations
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Etymology
From Old French proclamacion, from Late Latin proclāmātiō, from the verb prōclāmō, "to proclaim."
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Rhymes for proclamation
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Frequently asked questions
What does “proclamation” mean?
The word “proclamation” means an official public announcement. In plain terms, an official, formal statement made to the public.
How do you pronounce “proclamation”?
“Proclamation” is pronounced prok-luh-MAY-shuhn (/ˌpɹɑkləˈmeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “proclamation” in a sentence?
Here is “proclamation” used in a sentence: “The president issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency.”
What part of speech is “proclamation”?
“Proclamation” is a noun.
Where does the word “proclamation” come from?
The word “proclamation” comes from Late Latin. From Old French proclamacion, from Late Latin proclāmātiō, from the verb prōclāmō, "to proclaim.".
Is “proclamation” a common word?
“Proclamation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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