Gazette
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡəˈzɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gazette is a noun meaning A newspaper; a printed sheet published periodically.
Meaning
A newspaper; a printed sheet published periodically.
More Meanings
- To publish (something) in a gazette.
- (UK) To announce the status of (someone) in an official gazette; this pertained to both appointments and bankruptcies.
- (law, often capitalized and italicized in legislations) An official periodical publication published by a government containing legal and state notices, and in some cases, legislations, subsidiary legislations and bills.
Example Sentences
Benjamin had already been gazetted captain and Kopp was in process of being gazetted major.
Word Forms
- gazettes
- gazetting
- gazetted
Synonyms for gazette
Depending on context, synonyms include gazetteer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include newspaper, news, bulletin, newsletter, diary, journal.
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