manifesto

Definition

A public declaration of principles, policies, or intentions, especially that of a political party.

Etymology

Since the mid 17th century, from Italian manifesto, from manifestare, from Latin manifestō (“to make public”). Doublet of manifest.

Example Sentences

• "the Communist Manifesto"
• "A creed is a manifesto of religious or spiritual beliefs."
• "During the worst days of Bolshevík tyranny, when book publishing had become impossible, the imaginists were a living reminder of undying freedom; they were the only independent group that were not afraid to make themselves noticed by the authorities, and they were wonderfully skilled in getting their slender little collections and manifestoes printed by fair means or foul."