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promulgation

prom·ul·gate
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [prom-uh l-geyt, proh-muhl-geyt]
    • /ˈprɒm əlˌgeɪt, proʊˈmʌl geɪt/
    • /ˈprɒm.əl.ɡeɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prom-uh l-geyt, proh-muhl-geyt]
    • /ˈprɒm əlˌgeɪt, proʊˈmʌl geɪt/

Definitions of promulgation word

  • verb with object promulgation to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.). 1
  • verb with object promulgation to set forth or teach publicly (a creed, doctrine, etc.). 1
  • noun promulgation public declaration 1

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Origin of promulgation

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin prōmulgātus, past participle of prōmulgāre to promulge; see -ate1

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Parts of speech for Promulgation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

promulgation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for promulgation

noun promulgation

  • advertisement — An advertisement is an announcement in a newspaper, on television, or on a poster about something such as a product, event, or job.
  • advocacy — Someone's advocacy of a particular action or plan is their act of recommending it publicly.
  • agitprop — Agitprop is the use of artistic forms such as drama or posters to further political aims.
  • announcement — An announcement is a statement made to the public or to the media which gives information about something that has happened or that will happen.
  • big noise — Someone who is a big noise has an important position in a group or organization.

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