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petition

 

[ pəˈtɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

formal

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

Synonyms

appeal, plea, request

Examples of usage

  • Over 100,000 signatures were collected for the petition to be presented to the government.
  • The petition called for better protection of the environment.
  • She started a petition to save the local library from closure.

Translations

Translations of the word "petition" in other languages:

🇵🇹 petição

🇮🇳 याचिका

🇩🇪 Petition

🇮🇩 petisi

🇺🇦 петиція

🇵🇱 petycja

🇯🇵 嘆願 (tangan)

🇫🇷 pétition

🇪🇸 petición

🇹🇷 dilekçe

🇰🇷 청원 (cheongwon)

🇸🇦 عريضة (arīḍa)

🇨🇿 petice

🇸🇰 petícia

🇨🇳 请愿 (qǐngyuàn)

🇸🇮 peticija

🇮🇸 áskorun

🇰🇿 петиция

🇬🇪 პეტიცია (petitsia)

🇦🇿 petisiya

🇲🇽 petición

Etymology

The word 'petition' originated from the Latin word 'petitio' which means a request or entreaty. The concept of petitioning has been a part of human history for centuries, dating back to ancient civilizations. In modern times, petitions have been used as a way for people to voice their concerns and advocate for change in various social, political, and environmental issues.

See also: petitioner, petitions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,613, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.