acclamation
acclamation Lexical Profile
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• noun
Loud and enthusiastic approval, praise, or applause.
"The symphony's premiere was met with wild acclamation from the audience."
An overwhelming affirmative oral vote by cheers or applause rather than by formal ballot, or an election win occurring when only one candidate runs unopposed.
"With no rival candidates nominated before the deadline, she was elected chairwoman by acclamation."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'acclamation' (loud and enthusiastic approval or an uncontested oral vote) with 'acclimation' or 'acclimatization' (the process of adapting to a new climate or environment).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Latin 'acclamatio', from 'acclamare' ('to shout at or toward'), formed from 'ad-' ('to, toward') and 'clamare' ('to cry out'). In ancient Rome, it referred to the ritualized rhythmic shouting of approval or goodwill by the Senate or public assembly.