Etymology

acclamation

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Today it means: A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause. Full definition →

Latin acclāmātiō, acclāmātiōnis
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromacclāmātiō, acclāmātiōnis“calling, exclamation, shout of approval”
  2. English todayacclamation

* First attested in 1541. * Borrowed from Latin acclāmātiō, acclāmātiōnis (“calling, exclamation, shout of approval”), from acclamo (“shout approval or disapproval of, shout out at”), from ad (“toward”) + clamo (“cry out”) * Compare French acclamation.

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