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slogan
noun slo·gan \ˈslō-gən\
: a word or phrase that is easy to remember and is used by a group or business to attract attention
Full Definition of SLOGAN
1
a : a war cry especially of a Scottish clan b : a word or phrase used to express a characteristic position or stand or a goal to be achieved
2
: a brief attention-getting phrase used in advertising or promotion
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Origin of SLOGAN
alteration of earlier slogorn, from Scottish Gaelic sluagh-ghairm, from sluagh army, host + gairm cry
Related to SLOGAN
- Synonyms
- banner, catchphrase, cry, shibboleth, tagline, watchword
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SLOGAN Defined for Kids
slogan
noun slo·gan \ˈslō-gən\
Definition of SLOGAN for Kids
: a word or phrase used by a party, a group, or a business to attract attention
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