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communiqué

American  
[kuh-myoo-ni-key, kuh-myoo-ni-key] / kəˌmyu nɪˈkeɪ, kəˈmyu nɪˌkeɪ /

noun

  1. an official bulletin or communication, usually to the press or public.


communiqué British  
/ kəˈmjuːnɪˌkeɪ /

noun

  1. an official communication or announcement, esp to the press or public

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Etymology

Origin of communiqué

1850–55; < French: literally, communicated, past participle of communiquer < Latin commūnicāre to communicate

Example Sentences

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The joint US-Ukrainian communique offered only an oblique insight, saying the two sides "reaffirmed that any future agreement must fully uphold Ukraine's sovereignty".

From BBC

"The Japanese government's position on Taiwan remains unchanged and is consistent with the 1972 Japan-China Joint Communique."

From Barron's

Tuesday’s proposal adds details to a brief communiqué China’s top leaders issued last week shortly after wrapping up their biggest political gathering to discuss the five-year policy map.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a late-night communique on Thursday, the Cuban Government said that it had extradited a Chinese citizen, Zhi Dong Zhang, to the authorities in Mexico.

From BBC

Missing from the communique was mention of “anti-involution”—Beijing’s recent effort to ease the intense competition and price cuts that have led to deflationary pressures and overcapacity, notes Hirson.

From Barron's