noun

communiqué

/ˌkɒmjʊˈniːkeɪ/ · say it: kom·yoo·nih·KAY

an official announcement, especially after diplomatic talks

In Politics & Diplomacy

In more detail

1. (noun) an official statement or announcement, usually issued by a government or organization to the public or press

Examples

1. The government released a communiqué explaining its new policy on education.

How to use communiqué

A communiqué is a formal written statement typically issued by governments, organizations, or institutions to convey official information or policy to the media or public. It is more formal and official than a simple announcement and often addresses matters of significance or controversy. The term carries a slightly diplomatic or bureaucratic tone.

Common phrases

issue a communiqué
release a communiqué
official communiqué
press communiqué
joint communiqué

Synonyms

statement · announcement · declaration · proclamation · bulletin

A common mistake

Learners sometimes mispronounce it as 'com-mu-NEEK' rather than the French-influenced 'kom-yoo-ni-KAY', and may confuse it with 'communicate' despite different meanings.

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