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Gazette - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A gazette is an official journal or newspaper that publishes government notices, announcements, or news. It is often used by authorities to share legal or public information.

gazette

/ɡəˈzɛt/ /ɡəˈzɛt/

Definition:

A newspaper or official journal, especially one published by an organization or government.

Synonyms:

journal, periodical, newspaper, bulletin

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

silence, secrecy

Common Collocations:

official gazette, local gazette, government gazette, weekly gazette

Derivatives:

gazetted, gazetting

Usage Tips:

Use 'gazette' for formal or official publications; avoid for casual news sources like blogs or tabloids.

Common Phrases:

London Gazette, in the gazette, gazetted officer

Etymology:

From Italian 'gazzetta', a small Venetian coin paid for early newspapers in the 16th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The local gazette publishes community events every Friday.
  • 2. She was officially gazetted as the new mayor last week.
  • 3. The university’s research findings appeared in the national gazette.
  • 4. He reads the government gazette to stay updated on new laws.

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