( BrE ) ( NAmE clamor ) / ˈklæmə(r); NAmE / verb , noun
■ verb
1.
clamour (for sth) ( formal ) to demand sth loudly :
[ v ]
People began to clamour for his resignation.
[ v to inf ]
Everyone was clamouring to know how much they would get.
[ v speech ]
'Play with us!' the children clamoured.
2.
[ v ] ( of many people ) to shout loudly, especially in a confused way
■ noun [ sing. , U ] ( formal )
1.
a loud noise especially one that is made by a lot of people or animals :
the clamour of the market
2.
clamour (for sth) a demand for sth made by a lot of people :
The clamour for her resignation grew louder.
► clam·or·ous / ˈklæmərəs; NAmE / adjective
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : via Old French from Latin clamor , from clamare cry out.