jeremiade

Meanings

• Noun

  A long, impassioned denunciation or lamentation, especially a religious or political one.

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Rhymes

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jubilee , believe , receive

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Variants

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jeremiad , jeremiads

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Etymology

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The term 'jeremiade' originated from the name of the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah, who was known for his impassioned denunciations and lamentations.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jeremiade' is often used interchangeably with the term 'sermon,' but a sermon is a religious discourse, while a jeremiade can be religious or secular in nature.

2. The term 'jeremiade' has also been used to describe a genre of literature, particularly in the United States, that focuses on the lamentation of social ills and the call for reform.

3. The term 'jeremiade' has its roots in the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah, who was known for his impassioned denunciations and lamentations.

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Related Concepts

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1. denunciation: A formal statement of disapproval or condemnation.

2. lamentation: An expression of deep sorrow or grief.

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Culture

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The 'jeremiade' has been used extensively in literature and politics to express deep concern, regret, or criticism. One of the most famous examples is Edward Everett Hale's 'The Man Without a Country,' which is a jeremiade against disloyalty and dishonor.

How to Memorize "jeremiade"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person delivering a passionate speech, expressing deep concern or regret, and using the term 'jeremiade' to describe it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'jeremiade' with impassioned speeches, religious or political denunciations, and lamentations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym J-E-R-E-M-I-A-D-E to remember the meaning: Jeremiah's Expressive Rhetoric for Impassioned Addresses Delivered Eloquently.

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