acclamation
[ ak-luh-mey-shuh n ]
/ ˌæk ləˈmeɪ ʃən /
noun
a loud shout or other demonstration of welcome, goodwill, or approval.
act of acclaiming.
Liturgy.
a brief responsive chant in antiphonal singing.
Ecclesiastical.
response(def 3a).
Idioms for acclamation
by acclamation,
by an oral vote, often unanimous, expressing approval by shouts, hand-clapping, etc., rather than by formal ballot.
Origin of acclamation
OTHER WORDS FROM acclamation
ac·clam·a·to·ry [uh-klam-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] /əˈklæm əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/, adjective re·ac·cla·ma·tion, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH acclamation
acclamation acclimationWords nearby acclamation
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British Dictionary definitions for acclamation
acclamation
/ (ˌækləˈmeɪʃən) /
noun
an enthusiastic reception or exhibition of welcome, approval, etc
an expression of approval by a meeting or gathering through shouts or applause
Canadian
an instance of electing or being elected without opposition
there were two acclamations in the 1985 election
by acclamation
- by an overwhelming majority without a ballot
- Canadian (of an election or electoral victory) without oppositionhe won by acclamation