PoliticsJuly 10, 2026
exhortation
/ˌɛɡzɔːrˈteɪʃən/
Definition
An earnest or strongly worded message intended to urge or incite someone to take a particular course of action.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'exhortari,' which means to strongly encourage or urge. It entered Middle English through Old French, maintaining its core sense of pushing someone toward a specific moral or active behavior.
In the news
The author uses this term to describe the rallying cry that democracy is a participatory effort rather than a spectator sport. It serves as a call for voters to take personal responsibility for the health of the nation.
The Patient Is America. Here's the Prescription.
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