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Etymology[]

Latin acclamatio: compare French acclamation

Pronunciation[]

  • IPA: /ækləˈmeɪʃən/
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn
  • Homophones: acclimation

Noun[]

Singular
Acclamation

Plural
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Acclamation ({{{1}}})

  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.
  2. The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees.
  3. (antiques): A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
    Acclamation medals are those on which laudatory acclamations are recorded. - James Elmes
  4. (Canadian) Without opposition in an election.
    With no one running against her, she won by Acclamation.

Synonyms[]

  • See also Wikisaurus:applause

Translations[]

ar:acclamation el:acclamation fa:acclamation fr:acclamation gl:acclamation io:acclamation it:acclamation hu:acclamation pl:acclamation pt:acclamation ru:acclamation fi:acclamation te:acclamation tr:acclamation vi:acclamation zh:acclamation

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