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communique

 

[ kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

formal communication

A communique is an official announcement or statement, typically issued by a government or organization. It conveys important information or observations, often related to political, diplomatic, or economic matters. Communiques are generally disseminated to the press or the public.

Synonyms

announcement, declaration, statement

Examples of usage

  • The government released a communique regarding the new policy changes.
  • A joint communique was issued following the summit between the two leaders.
  • The communique outlined the key points of the negotiations.

Translations

Translations of the word "communique" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comunicado

🇮🇳 संवाद

🇩🇪 Mitteilung

🇮🇩 komunikasi

🇺🇦 комюніке

🇵🇱 komunikat

🇯🇵 コミュニケ

🇫🇷 communiqué

🇪🇸 comunicado

🇹🇷 bildiri

🇰🇷 공식 발표

🇸🇦 بيان

🇨🇿 sdělení

🇸🇰 komuniké

🇨🇳 公告

🇸🇮 sporočilo

🇮🇸 tíminn

🇰🇿 хабарлама

🇬🇪 კომუნიკე

🇦🇿 məlumat

🇲🇽 comunicado

Etymology

The term 'communique' originates from the French word 'communiqué', which means 'communicated'. This word is derived from the Latin 'communicare', meaning 'to share' or 'to make common'. It was adopted into English in the early 19th century, reflecting a growing need for formal, official communication during times of political and social change. Initially used mainly in diplomatic contexts, the use of 'communique' has broadened over time to encompass various types of formal announcements in government, business, and organizational settings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,916, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.