Acclamation

/ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/ noun

Loud approval or praise from a crowd, often expressed through cheering, clapping, or shouting.

From Latin 'acclamatio,' derived from 'acclamare' (to cry out at), combining 'ad-' (to) and 'clamare' (to shout). The meaning evolved from the literal act of shouting approval in ancient Rome to any enthusiastic public endorsement.

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