pronunciamento Definition
- 1a public declaration, especially one made by a military commander, government, or other authority
- 2a coup d'état
Using pronunciamento: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pronunciamento" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The general issued a pronunciamento against the government.
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The pronunciamento led to the overthrow of the president.
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The pronunciamento was met with widespread opposition.
pronunciamento Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for pronunciamento
Phrases with pronunciamento
a military coup or takeover
Example
The country has experienced several military pronunciamentos in its history.
a public declaration or announcement made by a political leader or government
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The prime minister's pronunciamento was met with mixed reactions from the public.
a public uprising or revolt against a government or authority
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The popular pronunciamento led to the overthrow of the dictator.
Origins of pronunciamento
from Spanish 'pronunciamiento', from 'pronunciar' meaning 'to pronounce'
Summary: pronunciamento in Brief
A 'pronunciamento' [prəˌnʌnsiəˈmɛntəʊ] is a public declaration, often made by a military commander or government, that can lead to a coup d'état. It can also refer to a coup itself. Examples include 'The general issued a pronunciamento against the government,' and 'The pronunciamento led to the overthrow of the president.'
