manifesto

[man-uh-fes-toh]

noun

plural

manifestoes 

1. a public declaration of intentions, opinions, objectives, or motives, as one issued by a government, sovereign, or organization.

2. a mission statement or other document written and disseminated by an individual or group to enumerate or expound the guiding principles and beliefs that inform their actions.

   The mail bomber submitted his 35,000-word manifesto to two major national news publications.

manifesto

/ ˌmænɪˈfɛstəʊ /

noun

1. a public declaration of intent, policy, aims, etc, as issued by a political party, government, or movement

Other Word Forms

• countermanifesto noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of manifesto¹

First recorded in 1640–50; from Italian; manifest (adjective)

Word History and Origins

Origin of manifesto¹

C17: from Italian, from manifestare to _manifest

Example Sentences

The stumbling block is the UK government has made it clear, including in its manifesto, that it is opposed to another referendum.

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The IFS said it would be possible for the chancellor to raise tens of billions of pounds a year more in revenue without breaking these manifesto promises, but this would not be straightforward.

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But inside, it’s both a spellbook and a manifesto for how to think like a cook — one grounded in curiosity, sensuality and the simple act of paying attention.

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Asked where the party would make cuts to fund the grants, he said the party was in the process of "doing all that work" adding it would become clear when the party launches its manifesto.

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It's worth remembering that John Swinney took over as first minister midway through a parliamentary term secured on a manifesto signed off by Nicola Sturgeon.

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Related Words

• platform 
• proclamation