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Acclamation: meaning, definitions and examples

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acclamation

 

[ หŒaklษ™หˆmฤSHษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

public approval

Acclamation refers to public approval or praise, often expressed in the form of enthusiastic applause or shouts of approval. It is commonly used in the context of politics and ceremonies, where a person or policy is accepted without objection. The term highlights the collective endorsement of a group, often signifying a unanimous or overwhelming response. Acclamation is important in democratic processes, as it can generate momentum for candidates or ideas backed by the public. The word can also denote a spontaneous expression of joy or celebration in various settings.

Synonyms

applause, approval, cheering, ovation, praise.

Examples of usage

  • The candidate was elected by acclamation.
  • The audience responded with acclamation after the performance.
  • Her achievements were met with enthusiastic acclamation from her peers.

Translations

Translations of the word "acclamation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aclamaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคธเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Akklamation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aklamasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะบะปะฐะผะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aklamacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚ฏใƒฉใƒกใƒผใ‚ทใƒงใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acclamation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aclamaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alkฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐฌ์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุนู„ุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aklamace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aklamรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌขๅ‘ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aklamacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klapp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะบะปะฐะผะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ™แƒšแƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aklamasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aclamaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'acclamation' originates from the Latin term 'acclamationem', which means 'a shout of approval' or 'a call'. It is derived from the verb 'acclamare', meaning 'to shout' or 'to cry out'. The prefix 'ad-' indicates 'to' or 'towards', combined with 'clamare', meaning 'to cry' or 'to shout', forming a word that conveys a powerful collective expression. The term has evolved over centuries, entering Middle English as 'acclamacion' before settling into its current form. Traditionally used in political and formal settings, acclamation signifies a strong communal voice, reflecting the importance of consensus in decision-making processes.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,453, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.