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Definition of proclamation

proclamation

/ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
proc · la · ma · tion
Plural:proclamations
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Adjective:proclamatory
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proclamation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A public or official announcement dealing with a matter of great importance, or the formal act of making such a declaration.

Example

"The mayor issued a formal proclamation declaring the historic neighborhood a protected cultural district."

2

A clear and unmistakable indication or expression of something.

Example

"Her bold artistic style was a proud proclamation of her creative independence."

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• Rhymes for proclamation

• Nearby Words

processor
proclaim
proclaimer
proclamation
proclivity
procrastinate
procrastination

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French proclamation and Late Latin proclamatio ('a calling or crying out'), from Latin proclamare, combining pro- ('forth, out') and clamare ('to cry out, shout').

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