A public statement is a declaration or announcement made to the wider community or general public. Synonyms for public statement include declaration, proclamation, announcement, pronouncement, communication, notice, bulletin, press release, and statement. A declaration is a formal announcement made with authority and conviction, while proclamation is often used to describe a public announcement made by a government or authoritative entity. Announcement and pronouncement both refer to a formal and official statement made to the public. Communication and notice are more general terms that can encompass any form of message conveyed to the public. Bulletin and press release are more specific terms used to describe written statements issued to the media or public.