manifesto

/ˌmæn.ɪˈfɛs.təʊ/

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Also seen as: manifestos · manifestoes · manifesti · manifestoing

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Examples

the Communist Manifesto

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To issue a manifesto.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “manifesto” mean?

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

Is “manifesto” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.