clarion call

clarion call

English

Noun

clarion call (plural clarion calls)

1. (figuratively) Appeal, urgent call to action.
   • 1989, Antony Robin, Jeremy Kushner, Tony Kushner, Kenneth Lunn, University of Southampton. Dept. of History, Traditions of intolerance: historical perspectives on fascism and race discourse in Britain:

     Our clarion call is "Equal Rights for all: Special Privileges to None".

Usage notes

Frequently used in Christian contexts.

Translations

appeal

French: appel du clairon

Italian: appello (it) m

See also

• siren song