Meaning of the word communiqué in English

What does communiqué mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

communiqué

US /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪ/
UK /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪ/

Noun

an official announcement or statement, especially one made to the media

Example:
The government issued a communiqué regarding the peace talks.
The company released a communiqué to address the recent rumors.