Definitions for acclamation
ˌæk ləˈmeɪ ʃənac·cla·ma·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. acclaim, acclamation, plaudits, plaudit, eclatnoun

   enthusiastic approval

   "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. acclamationnoun

   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. acclamationnoun

   The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees.

3. acclamationnoun

   A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.

   Acclamation medals are those on which laudatory acclamations are recorded. - James Elmes

4. acclamationnoun

   Without opposition in an election.

   With no one running against her, she won by acclamation.

5. acclamationnoun

   An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.

6. Etymology: * First attested in 1541.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acclamationnoun

   Shouts of applause; such as those with which a victorious army salutes the general.

   Etymology: acclamatio, Lat.

   It hath been the custom of christian men, in token of the greater reverence, to stand, to utter certain words of acclamation, and, at the name of Jesus, to bow. Richard Hooker, b. v. § 29.

   Gladly then he mix’d
   Among those friendly pow’rs, who him receiv’d
   With joy, and acclamations loud, that one,
   That, of so many myriads fall’n, yet one
   Return’d, not lost. John Milton, Parad. Lost, b. vi. l. 23.

   Such an enchantment is there in words, and so fine a thing does it seem to some, to be ruined plausibly, and to be ushered to their destruction with panegyric and acclamation. Robert South, Ser.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acclamation

   An acclamation is a form of election that does not use a ballot. It derives from the ancient Roman word acclamatio, a kind of ritual greeting and expression of approval towards imperial officials in certain social contexts.

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1. acclamation

   Acclamation is a form of expressing approval or praise, typically through some form of enthusiastic or loud applause, cheering or other positive vocal response. It can also refer to an election or appointment that occurs without vote because there is only one candidate or the overwhelming majority supports the same choice.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acclamationnoun

   a shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause

2. Acclamationnoun

   a representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy

3. Etymology: [L. acclamatio: cf. F. acclamation.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acclamation

   An acclamation, in its most common sense, is a form of election that does not use a ballot. "Acclamation" or "acclamatio" can also signify a kind of ritual greeting and expression of approval in certain social contexts in ancient Rome.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acclamation

   ak-klam-ā′shun, n. a shout of applause—(poet.) Acclaim′.—v.t. Acclaim′, to declare by acclamation.—adj. Acclam′atory, expressing acclamation. [L. acclamāre—ad, to, clamāre, -ātum, to shout. See Claim.]

How to pronounce acclamation?

1. Alex

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of acclamation in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of acclamation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of acclamation in a Sentence

1. Edmund Burke:

   We must not always judge of the generality of the opinion by the noise of the acclamation.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=acclamation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Acclamation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=acclamation
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acclamation
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acclamation
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=acclamation
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=acclamation