Manifestul

Manifestul, in Romanian usage, refers to a manifesto—an public declaration of beliefs, aims, and planned actions issued by a person, group, or movement. It serves to articulate a program or set of principles intended to persuade supporters and justify action. The term is used across political, social, and artistic contexts, and the definite article form manifestul denotes a specific document.

Historically, manifestos have played important roles in political and cultural life. Notable examples include The Communist Manifesto (1848), which outlined class analysis and a program for socialist transformation; the Futurist Manifesto (1909) and other art manifestos that defined movements’ aims and aesthetics; and later Surrealist and Dada manifestos that contested prevailing norms. Manifestos often aim to unite adherents around a shared vision and to stimulate action or change.

Structure and content vary, but manifesturi typically include a diagnosis of the current situation, a core set of principles or beliefs, and a proposed program or call to action. They differ from formal political platforms by emphasizing declarative and aspirational language and by prioritizing mobilization and persuasion over detailed policy prescriptions.

In the modern era, manifesturi appear in traditional print form and, increasingly, as online statements published on websites, blogs, or social media. They can function as catalysts for social movements, cultural shifts, or political campaigns, or as personal declarations of intent.

See also: manifesto, political program, artistic manifesto, social movement.