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celebration

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See also: célébration

English

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Etymology

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From Old French celebration, from Latin celebratio.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeɪʃən/
  • Audio (UK):(file)
  • (US, Canada) IPA(key): /ˌsɛləˈbɹeɪʃən/, /ˌsɛlˈbɹeɪʃən/
  • Hyphenation: cel‧e‧bra‧tion
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

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celebration (countable and uncountable, plural celebrations)

  1. The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.
    We will attend the Christmas celebration in church.
  2. The observance of a holiday or feast day, as by solemnities.
  3. The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
    She jumped in the air in celebration.
  4. A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.
    We're having a little celebration tomorrow for Martin's scholarship.

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