proclamation (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

An official public announcement, especially one made by a government or ruler.

Examples

• The president issued a proclamation declaring a national day of mourning.

• A royal proclamation was read aloud in the town square.

• The proclamation of independence marked a new era for the nation.

How to Use proclamation

proclamation of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify what is being announced or proclaimed. — "The proclamation of the new king took place at noon."

issue a proclamation (collocation)

To officially make a proclamation. — "The mayor issued a proclamation for a city-wide cleanup day."

Synonyms of proclamation

Words with a similar meaning to proclamation:

• announcement
• declaration
• edict
• pronouncement

Antonyms of proclamation

Words with the opposite meaning to proclamation:

• silence
• concealment

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