communiqué

noun

com·​mu·​ni·​qué kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkā How to pronounce communiqué (audio) -ˌmyü-nə-ˈkā How to pronounce communiqué (audio)

Examples of communiqué in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The final communique is typically where ministers outline their consensus view of the world economy and the challenges ahead. Manuela Tobias, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2024 The precise text of the final communique is still being hammered out in last-minute bargaining. Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2023 Foreign ministers already met overnight to draft the final communique that will address possible solutions that protect civilians and will denounce attempts to displace Palestinians from Gaza, senior Arab officials said. WSJ, 11 Nov. 2023 Officials aim to hammer out final wording of the communique by Oct. 25, a separate document showed. Ellen Milligan, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2023 Britain wants countries to sign up to a joint position that outlines particular concerns for AI’s impact on cybersecurity and biotechnology, according to a draft communique circulated to attendees and seen by Bloomberg. Ellen Milligan, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2023 But little is known of what went on behind closed doors; the two sides held no press conference, issued no communique, and have not publicly announced any deals. Heather Law, CNN, 20 Sep. 2023 The summit communique, a joint statement agreed to by all participants, addressed the war, among other issues. Aamer Madhani and Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2023 Many had been skeptical that there would be a final communique, which would have been the first time one was not released and have been a blow to the prestige of the G20. Adam Schreck and David Rising, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

French, from past participle of communiquer to communicate, from Latin communicare

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of communiqué was in 1852

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Cite this Entry

“Communiqué.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/communiqu%C3%A9. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

communiqué

noun
com·​mu·​ni·​qué kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkā How to pronounce communiqué (audio) -ˌmyü-nə-ˈkā How to pronounce communiqué (audio)
Etymology

French, literally, "something communicated"

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