Meaning & use

manifesto

noun·Academic

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a public declaration of a group's or individual's beliefs, intentions, or policies.

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The party released its election manifesto outlining plans for healthcare reform.

The artists signed a manifesto rejecting traditional techniques in favor of experimentation.

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Commonly associated with political parties and artistic movements, a manifesto is meant to be public and persuasive, not private.

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