manifesto
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A public declaration of intentions.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
manuhfehstohSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
mænəˈfɛstoʊ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)
A public declaration of principles, policies, or intentions, especially that of a political party.
verb
intransitive
To issue a manifesto.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)
Used this way, manifesto is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in government or politics contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Government/politics
Nearby words
- pronunciamento , rarer, so it draws attention
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More ways to use manifesto
- “The political party published its manifesto, outlining future plans.”noun
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Synonyms
Sense: public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party
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