Latin word root · Speech & Writing

clam-: shouting

clam- is a Latin root meaning “shouting”. Learn its variants and explore 3 connected words.

Meaning and variants

Meaning: shouting

Root forms: clam-, claim

Source word: clāmō — to cry out, clamor, shout, yell, exclaim

Word family and examples

• reclaim

  To return land to a suitable condition for use.

• claimant

  One who claims; one who makes a claim.

• exclaim

  to cry out suddenly in surprise or emotion

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