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Definition of manifesto

manifesto

/ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.toʊ/
man · i · fes · to
Plural:manifestos
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Past Simple:manifestoed
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Past Participle:manifestoed
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Present Participle:manifestoing
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manifesto Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A public declaration of policy, principles, intentions, or views issued by a government, political party, movement, or individual.

Example

"The newly formed political party published a detailed manifesto outlining its economic and environmental policies ahead of the election."

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• verb

1

To issue a public declaration of intentions, motives, or views.

Example

"The artistic collective manifestoed its rejection of traditional gallery spaces in a widely circulated pamphlet."

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• Rhymes for manifesto

• Nearby Words

manifest
manifestation
manifestly
manifesto
manifold
manila
manioc

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Italian manifesto ('public declaration'), derived from the Latin verb manifestare ('to make public or obvious'), originally formed from manus ('hand') and festus ('struck or seized'), meaning 'caught in the act' or 'palpable'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Manifesto. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/manifesto
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