Proclamation

Pronunciation: /prɑkləˈmeɪʃən/

Definitions of proclamation

noun an official announcement

Example Sentences

A1 The mayor made a proclamation declaring next week as 'Clean Up Your Community' week.

A2 The school principal issued a proclamation announcing a new dress code policy.

B1 The president's proclamation on environmental conservation was met with mixed reactions from the public.

B2 The king's proclamation of war was a turning point in the country's history.

C1 The proclamation of independence marked the beginning of a new era for the nation.

C2 The UN Secretary-General's proclamation called for global cooperation in addressing climate change.

Examples of proclamation in a Sentence

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

informal Did you hear about the proclamation from the mayor about the new city park?

slang The boss's proclamation that we all have to work late tonight really sucks.

figurative Her success was a proclamation of her dedication and hard work.

Grammatical Forms of proclamation

• past tense: proclaimed
• plural: proclamations
• comparative: more proclaimed
• superlative: most proclaimed
• present tense: proclaims
• future tense: will proclaim
• perfect tense: has proclaimed
• continuous tense: is proclaiming
• singular: proclamation
• positive degree: proclamation
• infinitive: to proclaim
• gerund: proclaiming
• participle: proclaimed

Origin and Evolution of proclamation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'proclamation' originated from the Latin word 'proclamare', which means to shout or cry out.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'proclamation' has evolved from simply shouting or crying out to an official public announcement or declaration made by a person in authority.