proclamation

[prok-luh-mey-shuhn]

noun

1. something that is proclaimed; a public and official announcement.

2. the act of proclaiming.

Other Word Forms

• reproclamation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of proclamation¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English proclamacioun (from Middle French proclamacion, ) from Latin prōclāmātiōn- (stem of prōclāmātiō ), equivalent to prōclāmāt(us) (past participle of prōclāmāre “to cry out, proclaim ”) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

That optimistic proclamation soon became a political liability for Mrs Merkel.

From BBC

The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors “is expected to issue such a proclamation later this week,” the Harbor District statement read.

From Los Angeles Times

The satirical monologue continued with mock proclamations: "Sycophancy has a long and historic tradition in our country… 'Servility before self' is our motto."

From BBC

This is what art gives us that didactic political proclamations on Bluesky cannot: freedom to play, experiment and marinate in the gray spaces where most of life happens.

From Salon

Then-President Biden signed proclamations designating Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands national monuments in California’s desert and far north shortly before leaving office early this year.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• decree 
• edict 
• manifesto 
• notification 
• promulgation 
• pronouncement 
• publication 

When To Use

What does proclamation mean?

A proclamation is an official announcement made in public.Proclamation is the noun form of the verb proclaim, meaning to announce or declare something in an official or formal manner. Proclamations are typically made by public officials.Like the similar word announcement, proclamation is often used with the verb make.Example: The mayor called a press conference to issue a proclamation declaring an official citywide day of celebration for the new champions of baseball.