English[]
Etymology[]
Latin acclamatio: compare French acclamation
Pronunciation[]
- IPA: /ækləˈmeɪʃən/
- Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn
- Homophones: acclimation
Noun[]
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Acclamation ({{{1}}})
- A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
- On such a day, a holiday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the children. -Robert Southey.
- The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees.
- (antiques): A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
- Acclamation medals are those on which laudatory acclamations are recorded. - James Elmes
- (Canadian) Without opposition in an election.
- With no one running against her, she won by Acclamation.
Synonyms[]
- See also Wikisaurus:applause
Translations[]
applause
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election of a standby
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antique
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