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 government's manifesto before the last election stated commitment to delivering international events and seeking new opportunities to inspire the next generation of talent while promoting exercise and healthy living.

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The demonstrators have not issued a manifesto but what started with anger over public services has evolved into broader demands for political change.

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This follows a commitment made by the Labour Party in its manifesto and further commitments by PM Sir Keir Starmer in September that the practice would be "banned for good".

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"These are a long-overdue first step, but the government is far away from meeting its manifesto commitment to end junk food advertising to kids."

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In its election manifesto, Labour said it would not increase National Insurance, the basic, higher, or additional rates of income tax, or VAT.

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Related Words

• platform 
• proclamation