noun
communique
kuh-myoo-nih-KAY/kʌmjˈunʌkˌeɪ/
An official public statement or announcement.
The ministry issues a communique announcing the results of negotiations.
Etymology
Communiqué originally meant “communicated.” Its use as the heading of official French government statements turned that description into a name for the announcement itself.
In context
This is Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force. The text of communique number one will be released to the press and radio of the United Nations in 10 seconds.
More examples
- Both governments release a joint communique after the summit.
- The embassy's communique confirms that all staff members are safe.
- Reporters compare the two communiques for signs of disagreement.
Forms
communique · communiques
communicate verb — Share information or ideas with others.
Similar words
- announcement
- Broader term that also covers informal notices and personal news.
- statement
- Can express a position without being an official public announcement.
- bulletin
- Usually emphasizes a brief update rather than a formal declaration.