celebration
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See also: célébration
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Old French celebration, from Latin celebratio.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (UK) IPA(key): /ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeɪʃən/
Audio (UK): (file) - (US, Canada) IPA(key): /ˌsɛləˈbɹeɪʃən/, /ˌsɛlˈbɹeɪʃən/
- Hyphenation: cel‧e‧bra‧tion
- Rhymes: -eɪʃən
Noun
[edit]celebration (countable and uncountable, plural celebrations)
- The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.
- We will attend the Christmas celebration in church.
- 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.
- She jumped in the air in celebration.
- A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.
- We're having a little celebration tomorrow for Martin's scholarship.
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[edit]Translations
[edit]formal performance of a solemn rite
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observance of a holiday or feast day, as by solemnities
act or process of showing gratitude, appreciation or remembrance
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social gathering for entertainment and fun
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