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English noun: manifestation

1. manifestation (event) a clear appearance


SamplesA manifestation of great emotion.


Broader (hypernym)appearance


Narrower (hyponym)epiphany, theophany, tidal wave, Word of God


Instance hyponymAdvent, Parousia, Second Advent, Second Coming, Second Coming of Christ

2. manifestation (communication) a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing


SamplesA manifestation of disease.


Broader (hypernym)indicant, indication

3. manifestation (event) an appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit)


Synonymsmaterialisation, materialization


Broader (hypernym)appearance

4. manifestation (communication) expression without words


SamplesTears are an expression of grief.
The pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition.


Synonymsexpression, reflection, reflexion


Broader (hypernym)demo, demonstration


Narrower (hyponym)act, blowup, ebullition, effusion, gush, lamentation, mourning, outburst

5. manifestation (act) a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)


SamplesThere were violent demonstrations against the war.


Synonymsdemonstration


Broader (hypernym)dissent, objection, protest


Narrower (hyponym)protest march, work-in


Instance hyponymBoston Tea Party


Domain categorygovernment, political science, politics









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