manifesto

American  

[man-uh-fes-toh] / ˌmæn əˈfɛs toʊ /

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.

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manifesto British  

/ ˌmænɪˈfɛstəʊ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• countermanifesto noun

Etymology

Origin of manifesto

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

Example Sentences

Its manifesto has other pledges aimed at younger voters: justice for families of those killed in the uprising, lowering the voting age to 16, and job creation through tax and economic reform.

From BBC

"That show was a real manifesto of my taste," she said, "a bit left-field and very cheeky."

From BBC

When asked, the first minister said it will be made clear in her manifesto.

From BBC

He has been present at many of their big recent Welsh events including Caerphilly and the rally in Llandudno, and is helping to craft policies and the manifesto.

From BBC

This new volume expands on that sentiment, serving as another urgent manifesto for our tumultuous time.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• platform
• proclamation