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Commemoration: meaning, definitions and examples

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commemoration

 

[ ˌkɒməˈmɒreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in memory of

The action of recalling or recognizing someone or something, typically in a ceremony or ritual. It is a way to honor and remember a person, event, or achievement.

Synonyms

observance, remembrance, tribute

Examples of usage

  • It was a beautiful commemoration of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our country.
  • The annual commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is a time for reflection and celebration.

Translations

Translations of the word "commemoration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comemoração

🇮🇳 स्मरणोत्सव

🇩🇪 Gedenken

🇮🇩 peringatan

🇺🇦 вшанування

🇵🇱 upamiętnienie

🇯🇵 記念 (kinen)

🇫🇷 commémoration

🇪🇸 conmemoración

🇹🇷 anı

🇰🇷 기념 (ginyeom)

🇸🇦 إحياء الذكرى (ihyaa' aldhikraa)

🇨🇿 vzpomínka

🇸🇰 spomienka

🇨🇳 纪念 (jìniàn)

🇸🇮 spomin

🇮🇸 minning

🇰🇿 еске алу

🇬🇪 აღნიშვნა

🇦🇿 anım

🇲🇽 conmemoración

Etymology

The word 'commemoration' has its roots in the Latin word 'commemorare', which means 'to remember'. The concept of commemorating individuals or events has been a part of human culture for centuries, with rituals and ceremonies serving as a way to honor and preserve the memory of important figures or moments in history. Commemorations can take many forms, from statues and monuments to annual holidays and observances. The act of commemoration helps us connect with the past, learn from history, and pay tribute to those who came before us.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,562, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.