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vociferation

vo·ci·fe·ration

UK/vəʊˌsɪf.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ US/voʊˌsɪf.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

  • “the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience”
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From Latin vōciferātiō, from vōciferor (“shout”), from vōx (“voice”) + ferō (“carry”); compare French vocifération.

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