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Meaning of acclamation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
/æk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions

  1. A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
    countable, uncountable
  2. The act of winning an election to a post because there were no other candidates.
    countable, uncountable
  3. A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
    countable, uncountable
  4. An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.
    countable, uncountable

Translations

Deutsch Akklamation Zuruf
Español aclamación
Français acclamation
Italiano acclamazione
Nederlands acclamatie gejuich
Português aclamação

Examples

“Sometimes a member nominates a chairman and no vote is taken, the assembly signifying their approval by acclamation.”
“On such a day, a holyday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the children:..it must be a scramble among the mountains, and I must accompany them; […]”
“See also: uncontested, by default”
“With no one running against her, she won by acclamation.”
“The medals on which laudatory acclamations are recorded are called by antiquaries acclamation medals.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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