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acclamation Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of acclamation?

The plural of acclamation is acclamations.

/æk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

What Does Acclamation Mean?

As a noun, acclamation means A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause. It is also used to mean The act of winning an election to a post because there were no other candidates.

Acclamation: Key Facts

Part of speech	noun
Pronunciation	//æk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	acclaim, plaudits and eclat
Plural	acclamations

Acclamation Definition (Noun)

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

Synonyms of Acclamation

acclaim plaudits eclat plaudit

Acclamation synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Acclamation

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Acclamation in a Sentence

Word Forms & Grammar

acclamation (countable and uncountable, plural acclamations)

How to Pronounce Acclamation

Acclamation is pronounced //æk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən// and has 1 syllable.

Questions People Ask About Acclamation

What part of speech is acclamation?

Acclamation is a noun.

What is another word for acclamation?

Close synonyms of acclamation are acclaim, plaudits and eclat. See the full list of acclamation synonyms and antonyms.