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People just don't realize how much peer pressure, the desire for peer acclamation, influences them.
Frederica Mathewes-Green

Meaning of "acclamation" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ACCLAMATION

acclamation  [ˌækləˈmeɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ACCLAMATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Acclamation is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ACCLAMATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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.

Definition of acclamation in the English dictionary

The first definition of acclamation in the dictionary is an enthusiastic reception or exhibition of welcome, approval, etc. Other definition of acclamation is an expression of approval by a meeting or gathering through shouts or applause. Acclamation is also an instance of electing or being elected without opposition.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ACCLAMATION


affirmation
ˌæfəˈmeɪʃən
animation
ˌænɪˈmeɪʃən
approximation
əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃən
automation
ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən
confirmation
ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃən
conformation
ˌkɒnfɔːˈmeɪʃən
defamation
ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən
deformation
ˌdiːfɔːˈmeɪʃən
estimation
ˌɛstɪˈmeɪʃən
exclamation
ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən
formation
fɔːˈmeɪʃən
inflammation
ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən
information
ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən
misinformation
ˌmɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən
proclamation
ˌprɒkləˈmeɪʃən
reclamation
ˌrɛkləˈmeɪʃən
reformation
ˌrɛfəˈmeɪʃən
sublimation
ˌsʌblɪˈmeɪʃən
summation
sʌˈmeɪʃən
transformation
ˌtrænsfəˈmeɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ACCLAMATION

acclaim
acclaimed
acclaimer
acclamatory
acclimatable
acclimatation
acclimated
acclimation
acclimatisable
acclimatised
acclimatiser
acclimatizable
acclimatization
acclimatize
acclimatized
acclimatizer
acclivities
acclivitous
acclivity
acclivous

WORDS THAT END LIKE ACCLAMATION

accreditation
action
administration
application
association
certification
citation
combination
communication
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
documentation
duration
education
evaluation
excitation
federation
foundation

Synonyms and antonyms of acclamation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ACCLAMATION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «acclamation» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of acclamation

Translation of «acclamation» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ACCLAMATION

Find out the translation of acclamation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of acclamation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «acclamation» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

鼓掌
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aclamación
570 millions of speakers

English

acclamation
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अभिनंदन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بالتزكية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

аккламации
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aclamação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রশংসা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

acclamation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Aklamasi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Beifall
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

発声投票
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

환호
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Acclamation
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hoan nghinh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நல்ல பாராட்டுக்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जयघोष
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

alkış
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

acclamazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

aklamacja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

аккламації
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

aclamare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βοής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

acclamatie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

acklamation
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

akklamasjon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of acclamation

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ACCLAMATION»

The term «acclamation» is regularly used and occupies the 100.037 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ACCLAMATION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about acclamation

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2 QUOTES WITH «ACCLAMATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word acclamation.
1
Mary MacLane
I want to write such things as compel the admiring acclamation of the world at large, such things as are written but once in years, things subtle but distinctly different from the books written every day.
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Frederica Mathewes-Green
People just don't realize how much peer pressure, the desire for peer acclamation, influences them.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ACCLAMATION»

Discover the use of acclamation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to acclamation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Alberta's Local Governments: Politics and Democracy
Politics and Democracy Jack K. Masson, Edward C. LeSage. Table 9.5 Survey Results of Rural Municipal Elections by Acclamation for 1 986 and 1989 one contested race in 1 989, the Director of Corporate Parties, Representation, and ...
Jack K. Masson, Edward C. LeSage, 1994
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Let Us Pray: A Guide to the Rubrics of Sunday Mass
During Lent the tract may be sung in place of the gospel acclamation (GIRM 62), but this is rarely done. The tract is a series of psalm verses sung alternately by divisions of singers. Texts and chants for the tract are in the Gradualle Romanum.
Paul Turner, 2006
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Music and the Mass: A Practical Guide for Ministers of Music
This acclamation precedes and follows the verse before the Gospel. —Lectionary for Mass: Introduction, 91 The Alleluia or Gospel Acclamation looks forward to the Gospel reading. It does not respond to the previous reading, from which it is ...
David Haas, 2013
4
The Liturgy of the Word with Children: A Complete Three-year ...
Advent Acclamation (Year A) (She'll be coming round the mountain) 10 (30) He'll be coming back in glory when he comes, he'll be coming back in glory when he comes. As we listen to God's Word, let his voice be heard, fill our world with love ...
Katie Thompson, 2008
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Index to Proceedings of the General Assembly: Subject Index
President: Jan Kavan (Czech Republic) was elected by acclamation at the 108"' plenary meeting, 56-" sess. Vice-Presidents: Representatives of the following Member States were elected at the 108"' plenary meeting, 56"' sess.: Austria ...
UN. Dag Hammarskjöld Library, 2004
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Index to Proceedings of the General Assembly 2005-2006: ...
President: Jan Eliasson (Sweden) was elected by acclamation at the 102"“ plenary meeting, 59"' sess. Vice-Presidents: Representatives of the following Member States were elected at the 103"' plenary meeting, 59"' sess.: Angola, Armenia ...
‎2007
7
Index to Proceedings of the General Assembly: Fifty-eighth ...
President Julian R. Hunte (Saint Lucia) was elected by acclamation at the 88th plenary meeting, 57lh session. Vice - Presidents : Representatives of the following Member States were elected at the 89th plenary meeting, 57th session: Cape ...
Dag Hammarskjčld Library, 2005
8
At the Supper of the Lamb: A Pastoral and Theological ...
A proclamation is about someone or something, but an acclamation is directly addressed to someone. The people acclaim Christ; that is, they address their words to him. Questions for Discussion and Reflection 1. How well does the Memorial ...
Paul Turner, 2011
9
27th Special Session
President: Han Seung-soo (Republic of Korea) was elected by acclamation at the 1" plenary meeting. Vice-Presidents: Representatives of the following Member States were elected at the 1" plenary meeting: Cambodia, China, Democratic ...
UN. Dag Hammarskjöld Library, 2002
10
Let Us Pray: A Guide to the Rubrics of Sunday Mass: Updated ...
The gospel acclamation breaks the silence that follows the second reading ( GIRM 45, 130; LM 28). Whoever leads the acclamation should allow sufficient time for silence. 328. The psalmist may also lead the gospel acclamation (LM 56; IOM ...
Paul Turner, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ACCLAMATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term acclamation is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Bantry Bay to sail in for O'Brien at western venue
A son of Acclamation, Haraz kept on honestly behind Air Vice Marshal at the Kilkenny track, indicating that he would be up to winning a ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
2
Ephesus, Diyarbakır's fortress, Hevsel Gardens join UNESCO …
Properties in Diyarbakır have been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, with acclamation and consensus.” Ephesuswas anancient ... «Today's Zaman, Jul 15»
3
“The party has gone to hell” Newfoundland Tories lament
Right there and then, he should have won by acclamation. Instead, he was interrogated on a conference call by members of a selection ... «iPolitics.ca, Jul 15»
4
End state's witless attempt to hide public records
All of the secrecy language should have been strongly rejected by acclamation. Open government laws aren't a partisan virtue of a free society. «Madison.com, Jul 15»
5
Silver to strike Ayr gold
The gelded son of Acclamation travelled well for a long way, though, and is now back on a mark off which he won at Southwell in January. «Sportinglife.com, Jul 15»
6
Is President Obama on the brink of greatness?
By all indications his ship is heading in that harbour and it's just a matter of time before it anchors in the tide of acclamation. Obama's route to ... «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
7
North Dayi NPP drag Volta Regional executives to court
“We want the court to set aside the earlier acclamation and restrain Samuel Anumah from carrying himself as the parliamentary candidate for ... «Citifmonline, Jul 15»
8
'The road to hell ...'
That proverb is quoted by Jeffrey Brown, professor of finance at the University of Illinois, in his acclamation for Thomas E. Hall's book ... «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
9
Another one takes the low road
... in the headlines and in the newscasts the other day, nor was it his acclamation win of the Liberal nomination for the district of Corner Brook; ... «The Telegram, Jul 15»
10
Should terminally-ill be allowed to test new meds?
Passed the U.S. Senate and House by acclamation or unanimous consent on April 30 and May 12, respectively. Signed into law May 19 by ... «LaSalle News Tribune, Jul 15»

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