proclamation
gb/pɹˌɑkləmˈeɪʃən/ us/pɹˌɑkləmˈeɪʃən/
B2
Anglais
~ 26000
Sens
0 sens
Nom
formal
B2
entity
1
official public announcement
A formal, public message from a leader or government that tells people something important.
Schéma d’usage :
[authority] issues a proclamation [about/on something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use *proclamation* for any kind of ad or notice, for example, saying "a sales proclamation" for a store ad. In everyday English, *proclamation* is used mainly for formal, official messages from authorities, not for commercial advertising or casual announcements.
Synonymes
declaration (A general formal statement; not always tied to government power the way a proclamation often is.)
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decree (Stresses a binding order or rule of law, while a proclamation can simply announce information or intentions.)
Antonymes
retraction (A public statement that officially takes back or reverses an earlier proclamation or announcement.)
Collocations
presidential proclamation
|royal proclamation
|issue a proclamation
|official proclamation
|read a proclamation
|proclamation of independence
Thèmes
government
|law
|media
|politics
|communication
Exemples
- The president signed a proclamation declaring the area a national park.
- By royal proclamation, the following Monday was made a public holiday.
- The government issued a proclamation warning citizens to leave the region.
- The mayor’s proclamation was read aloud on the steps of city hall.
- A formal proclamation was published in the official government gazette.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The king made a proclamation to the whole country.
- The city leader issued a proclamation about the water shortage.
- They heard the proclamation on the radio this morning.
- The new law was first announced in a public proclamation.
- The proclamation said that schools would be closed on Friday.
Nom
C1
entity
2
strong public statement or claim
A strong, clear statement in public that shows what someone thinks, feels, or plans to do.
Schéma d’usage :
a proclamation of [feeling/belief/intention]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may think *proclamation* is only used for governments or kings. In modern English it can also describe strong public statements by ordinary people, writers, artists, or groups, especially when the statement feels important or symbolic.
Synonymes
declaration (Very close in meaning, but *declaration* is slightly broader and more common in everyday use for strong statements of belief or intent.)
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assertion (Emphasizes confidently stating something as true, while *proclamation* emphasizes the public and sometimes ceremonial nature of the statement.)
Antonymes
denial (Refusal to admit or state something, which contrasts with openly making a proclamation about it.)
Collocations
proclamation of love
|proclamation of faith
|proclamation of independence
|bold proclamation
|public proclamation
|a proclamation of support
Thèmes
communication
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- His speech was a powerful proclamation of hope and unity.
- The mural on the wall is a loud proclamation of the artist’s political views.
- She saw his sudden proposal as a public proclamation of love.
- The song became an unofficial proclamation of the movement’s values.
- Their silence was itself a kind of proclamation of disagreement.
Exemples pédagogiques
- His letter is a clear proclamation of his love for her.
- The book is a strong proclamation of peace and understanding.
- Her words were a proclamation of her plans for the future.
- The flag is a visual proclamation of the group’s identity.
- The story is a quiet proclamation of hope.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
proclamation
API
GB/pɹˌɑkləmˈeɪʃən/
US/pɹˌɑkləmˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
pro - clam - a - tion (4 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: proclamation
- Plural: proclamation, proclamations
Famille de mots
Forms
proclamations
noun
Core family
proclaim
verb B2
Related words
proclaimer
noun
Advanced or less common
proclamatory
adjective
Expressions
issue a proclamation
1/ˈɪʃu ə pɹˌɑkləmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
formally make an official announcement
To officially say or publish something important in a formal public message, usually by a government or leader.
Exemples
- The prime minister will issue a proclamation later today.
- The city council issued a proclamation honoring the firefighters’ bravery.
presidential proclamation
1/pɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl pɹˌɑkləmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
official announcement by a president
A formal public message from the president of a country that announces something important.
Exemples
- Under a recent presidential proclamation, the park’s borders were expanded.
- The holiday was first created by presidential proclamation in 1971.
proclamation of independence
1/pɹˌɑkləmˈeɪʃən əv ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
formal
official announcement of independence
A formal public statement that a country or region is now independent and has its own government.
Exemples
- The proclamation of independence was read aloud in the main square.
- Many countries celebrate the anniversary of their proclamation of independence as a national holiday.
royal proclamation
1/ɹˈɔɪəl pɹˌɑkləmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
official announcement by a monarch
A formal public message from a king or queen that tells people something important or gives an order.
Exemples
- By royal proclamation, a day of mourning was declared.
- The new rules were introduced through a royal proclamation.