manifesto
gb/mˌænɪfˈɛstoʊ/ us/mˌænɪfˈɛstoʊ/
B2
English
~ 8600
kiáltvány, manifesztum, programnyilatkozat, állásfoglalás, hitvallás
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] publishes a manifesto on [topic]
The party released its election manifesto promising major tax cuts and healthcare reform.
A párt közzétette választási programját, amely jelentős adócsökkentéseket és egészségügyi reformot ígért.
In their manifesto, the activists called for urgent action on climate change.
Kiáltványukban az aktivisták sürgős fellépést sürgettek az éghajlatváltozás ügyében.
The government’s manifesto pledged to reduce class sizes in all primary schools.
He spent months drafting a manifesto that outlined his vision for a more equal society.
Voters complained that the manifesto was full of vague promises and feel‑good slogans.
Learner examples
The party wrote a long manifesto before the election.
A párt hosszú kiáltványt írt a választás előtt.
Many people read the manifesto online before they voted.
Sokan elolvasták a kiáltványt az interneten, mielőtt szavaztak.
The group’s manifesto asks for better working conditions.
Her manifesto explains what changes she wants in education.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "manifesto" with "demonstration" or "protest" and think it means a public march. A manifesto is a written (or published) statement of ideas and plans, not the physical act of protesting. Learners may also confuse it with "manifestation", which usually means a sign or result of something, not a policy document.
Meaning
formal public statement of aims
Collocations
party manifesto
|political manifesto
|election manifesto
|publish a manifesto
|issue a manifesto
|radical manifesto
Synonyms
policy statement (A neutral term for an official document describing policies; slightly more general and bureaucratic than "manifesto".)
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platform (Common in politics, especially in American English, for a party’s set of policies; less strongly associated with a single document than "manifesto".)
Antonyms
secret agenda (Opposite because a manifesto is open and public, while a secret agenda hides real intentions.)
Themes
politics
|society
|media
|writing
|communication
Definition
A written document that clearly says what a person or group believes and what they plan to do, often in politics.
A public written statement in which a person, organization, or especially a political party formally explains its beliefs, goals, and plans for action.
NOUN
C1
2
Usage pattern:
[something] is a manifesto for [cause]
Her latest album is a manifesto for body positivity and self‑acceptance.
Legújabb albuma a testpozitivitás és az önelfogadás melletti hitvallás.
The film feels like a visual manifesto against war and authoritarianism.
A film szinte vizuális állásfoglalásnak hat a háború és a tekintélyelvűség ellen.
His speech at the conference was less a report and more a manifesto for open science.
The project became a quiet manifesto for slow, sustainable living in the city.
Learner examples
The book is a strong manifesto for human rights.
A könyv erőteljes állásfoglalás az emberi jogok mellett.
Her speech was a manifesto for free education for all.
Beszéde állásfoglalás volt a mindenki számára ingyenes oktatás mellett.
This movie is a kind of manifesto against violence on TV.
Common mistake:
Learners often think a "manifesto" must always be a formal written document. In modern English, it is also used for works like albums, movies, or speeches that strongly show a set of beliefs or goals, for example "The film is a manifesto for peace."
Meaning
embodiment of clear beliefs and aims
Collocations
personal manifesto
|artistic manifesto
|feminist manifesto
|manifesto for change
|manifesto for equality
Synonyms
creed (A set of guiding beliefs or principles; more religious or philosophical in tone and not limited to public expression like a "manifesto".)
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mission statement (Common in business and organizations; similar idea of core goals and values but more corporate and less passionate than a "manifesto".)
Antonyms
compromise (A manifesto suggests clear, strong, often uncompromising beliefs, while a compromise is based on making concessions and softening positions.)
Themes
art
|culture
|opinions
|society
|communication
|politics
Definition
Something, such as a book, film, or speech, that very clearly shows what a person or group believes and wants, like a strong statement of their ideas.
A work, action, or statement that very clearly expresses or embodies a person’s or group’s beliefs, values, or goals, even if it is not a formal document.
Grammar
Dictionary form
manifesto
IPA
GB/mˌænɪfˈɛstoʊ/
US/mˌænɪfˈɛstoʊ/
Syllables & stress
mani - festo (2 syllables)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: manifesto
- Plural: manifestos
Word family
Forms
manifestos
noun
Core family
manifest
verb B2
Related words
manifestation
noun B2
manifestly
adverb C1
Expressions
artistic manifesto
1/ɑɹtˈɪstɪk mˌænɪfˈɛstoʊ/
fixed phrase
statement of artistic ideas and goals
A written text where an artist or art group clearly explains their ideas, style, and goals in art.
Examples
- The Futurists published an artistic manifesto rejecting traditional painting and celebrating modern machines.
- Her essay is an artistic manifesto that calls for more honest stories about working‑class life.
- Many young designers share an artistic manifesto on their websites.
party manifesto
1/pˈɑɹti mˌænɪfˈɛstoʊ/
fixed phrase
political party policy document
The official document where a political party writes what it believes and what it will do if it gets power, usually before an election.
Examples
- Voters are comparing each party manifesto to decide who to support.
- The party manifesto promises higher wages and lower taxes for working families.
- Environmental groups criticized the party manifesto for its weak climate policies.