CLAMOUR - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

loud and persistent outcry from many people

Example: he ignored the clamor of the crowd

Part of speech: Verb

make loud demands

Example: he clamored for justice and tolerance

Part of speech: Verb

utter or proclaim insistently and noisily

Example: The delegates clamored their disappointment

The word "clamour" comes from Latin clāmor.

Latin's grammatical structure influenced how English speakers think about verb tenses and cases.