Celebration: meaning, definitions and examples

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celebration

[ ˌsel.əˈbreɪ.ʃən ]

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special event

A celebration is a special event or occasion that people organize in order to mark an important day or period in their lives. It is a joyful gathering of people to commemorate and enjoy a particular moment or achievement.

Synonyms

commemoration, festivity, party

Examples of usage

We had a big celebration for my grandmother's 90th birthday.
The town held a celebration to honor its founding anniversary.

Translations

Translations of the word "celebration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 celebração

🇮🇳 उत्सव

🇩🇪 Feier

🇮🇩 perayaan

🇺🇦 святкування

🇵🇱 świętowanie

🇯🇵 祝賀 (しゅくが)

🇫🇷 célébration

🇪🇸 celebración

🇹🇷 kutlama

🇰🇷 축하 (chukha)

🇸🇦 احتفال

🇨🇿 oslava

🇸🇰 oslava

🇨🇳 庆祝 (qìngzhù)

🇸🇮 praznovanje

🇮🇸 hátíð

🇰🇿 мереке

🇬🇪 აღნიშვნა

🇦🇿 bayram

🇲🇽 celebración

Word origin

The word 'celebration' originated from the Latin word 'celebratio', which means 'the performance of a solemn rite; a solemn rite or ceremony'. Throughout history, celebrations have played a significant role in various cultures and societies, serving as a way to mark important events, express joy, and bring people together in unity and festivity.