Also means
to declare
Usage Note
Proclamar is used for formal, public declarations — proclaiming a law, a king, or independence (se proclamó la república = 'the republic was proclaimed'). The reflexive proclamarse means to declare oneself something (se proclamó campeón = 'he proclaimed himself champion'). It is more solemn than declarar and implies an audience or official act.
Examples
"El rey fue proclamado ante miles de personas."
Natural Translation
The king was proclaimed before thousands of people.

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