Nearby Words
əˈfɛsnoun, plural -toes.
a public declaration of intentions, opinions, objectives, or motives, as one issued by a government, sovereign, or organization.
Related forms
coun·ter·man·i·fes·to, noun, plural -toes.
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Manifesto
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
Example Sentences
- But the manifesto has become an object of sneering mockery.
- In fact, their paper doubles as a manifesto for a new discipline.
- It plans to publish a manifesto by the end of the year.
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Word Origin & History
manifesto
1644, from It. manifesto "public declaration explaining past actions and announcing the motive for forthcoming ones," originally "proof," from L. manifestus (see manifest).
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