# communique

/kəmˈjunəˌkeɪ/ (US) · /kəmjˈuːnɪkˌeɪ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/communique
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

an official statement or message that a group or government sends to the public. It is usually written in a formal way to share important news.

For teachers: an official statement or public announcement issued by a government, organization, or diplomatic body. Often used in the plural to refer to a series of such statements.

## Examples

- The government issued a communique after the meeting.
- The two leaders held a private dinner and then released a communique outlining their new trade agreement.
- Following the intense negotiations, the summit concluded with a brief communique that avoided specific commitments but signaled a significant shift in the region's diplomatic landscape.

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