Clamour Meaning in English
word
ˈkɫæmɝ
KLAM-er
klˈæmɐ
KLAM-uh
Definition
A loud and continuous noise, especially made by a group of people demanding attention or expressing strong opinions. Can also mean to shout or make demands noisily.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or literary English, rarely in casual speech. Often describes public outcry or noisy protest: 'the clamour for change'. Can also be a verb: 'to clamour for'. Be careful not to confuse with 'glamour' (魅力).
Spanish: clamor - alborotoPortuguese (BR): clamor - alvoroçoPortuguese (PT): clamor - alvoroçoChinese (Simplified): 喧嚷 - 呐喊Chinese (Traditional): 喧嚷 - 吶喊Hindi: कोलाहल - शोरArabic: ضجيج - صخبBengali: চিত্কার - কলরব - হৈচৈRussian: шум - гул - воплиJapanese: 大きな騒ぎ - 騒々しさ - 大合唱Vietnamese: tiếng ồn ào - sự la ó - sự kêu laKorean: 아우성 - 소란 - 함성Turkish: gürültü - yaygara - haykırışUrdu: شور - ہنگامہ - پرزور مطالبہIndonesian: keributan - teriakan - tuntutan gaduh
Example Sentences
The politician ignored the clamour for his resignation.
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With all that clamour outside, it was hard to concentrate.
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The children made a clamour in the schoolyard.
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There was a clamour for lower prices at the market.
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The fans' clamour could be heard outside the stadium.
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People began to clamour for answers from the government.
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