"acclamatory" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /əˈklæm.ə.tɔɹ.i/ [US]
Etymology: From acclaim + -atory. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*kelh₁-}}, {{suffix|en|acclaim|atory}} acclaim + -atory Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} acclamatory
  1. Pertaining to, or expressing approval by, acclamation. Translations (pertaining to, or expressing approval by, acclamation): aclamatório (Portuguese)
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