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10 Language-to-English DictionariesClamor
/ˈklæmər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.
"The clamor of the crowd grew louder as the protest began."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'clamor' originates from the Latin 'clamor', meaning 'shout' or 'cry', which evolved through Old French before entering Middle English. Its meaning has shifted from a general noise to a more specific context of loud and persistent outcry.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Clamor" is said worldwide
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clameur
Transliteration: clameur
"La clameur de la foule montait."
Geschrei
Transliteration: Geschrei
"Das Geschrei der Menge war ohrenbetäubend."
clamore
Transliteration: clamore
"Il clamore della folla era assordante."
clamor
Transliteration: clamor
"El clamor de la multitud llenó la plaza."
clamor
Transliteration: clamor
"O clamor da multidão era ensurdecedor."
कोलाहल
Transliteration: kolāhal
"भीड़ का कोलाहल बढ़ता गया।"
喧嚣
Transliteration: xuānxiāo
"人群的喧嚣声越来越大。"
소란
Transliteration: soran
"군중의 소란이 커졌다."
喧騒
Transliteration: kensō
"群衆の喧騒が大きくなった。"
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