Proclamation: meaning, definitions and examples
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proclamation
[ ˌprɒkləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n ]
official document
A proclamation is an official public announcement, especially one made by a ruler or government. It is a formal declaration that is often issued for the purpose of making something known to the public.
Synonyms
announcement, declaration, edict
Examples of usage
- The king issued a proclamation declaring a national holiday.
- The government's proclamation urged citizens to stay indoors during the storm.
strong statement
A proclamation can also refer to a strong or important statement that is made public. It can be a declaration of a belief, opinion, or intention that is meant to convey a powerful message.
Synonyms
assertion, declaration, pronouncement
Examples of usage
- Her proclamation of love for him was met with cheers and applause.
- The CEO's proclamation about the company's future plans excited the employees.
Translations
Translations of the word "proclamation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 proclamação
🇮🇳 घोषणा
🇩🇪 Proklamation
🇮🇩 proklamasi
🇺🇦 проголошення
🇵🇱 proklamacja
🇯🇵 宣言 (せんげん)
🇫🇷 proclamation
🇪🇸 proclamación
🇹🇷 bildiri
🇰🇷 선언 (宣言)
🇸🇦 إعلان
🇨🇿 proklamace
🇸🇰 proklamácia
🇨🇳 公告
🇸🇮 razglasitev
🇮🇸 yfirlýsing
🇰🇿 жариялау
🇬🇪 განცხადება
🇦🇿 elan
🇲🇽 proclamación
Word origin
The word 'proclamation' originated from the Latin word 'proclamare', which means 'to cry out, declare publicly'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century. Proclamations have been historically used by rulers and governments to make important announcements and declarations to the public.