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CELEBRATION
celebration, festivity
(noun) any joyous diversion
celebration, solemnization, solemnisation
(noun) the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual; “the celebration of marriage”
celebration, jubilation
(noun) a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
celebration (countable and uncountable, plural celebrations)
The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.
The observance of a holiday or feast day, as by solemnities.
The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.
Synonyms
• See celebration
Anagrams
• eniclobrate
Source: Wiktionary
Cel`e*bra"tion, n. Etym: [L. celebratio.]
Definition: The act, process, or time of celebrating. His memory deserving a particular celebration. Clarendok. Celebration of Mass is equivalent to offering Mass Cath. Dict. To hasten the celebration of their marriage. Sir P. Sidney.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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