Jubilee: meaning, definitions and examples
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jubilee
[ ˌdʒuː.bɪˈliː ]
celebration event
A jubilee is a special anniversary of an event, particularly a significant one. It often marks a milestone of 25, 50, or even 75 years. Jubilees are typically celebrated with festivities, ceremonies, or public events.
Synonyms
anniversary, celebration, milestone
Examples of usage
- The city organized a grand parade for its centennial jubilee.
- They celebrated their golden jubilee with a family reunion.
- The church held a special service for the jubilee of its founding.
- The company announced various events for their upcoming silver jubilee.
Translations
Translations of the word "jubilee" in other languages:
🇵🇹 jubileu
- jubileu de prata
- jubileu de ouro
🇮🇳 जयंती
- जन्मोत्सव
- विशेष उत्सव
🇩🇪 Jubiläum
- Hochzeitstag
- Jubiläumsfeier
🇮🇩 jubilee
- perayaan
- ulang tahun
🇺🇦 ювілей
- святкування
- ювілейна дата
🇵🇱 jubileusz
- rocznica
- święto
🇯🇵 記念日
- ジュビリー
- 祝賀
🇫🇷 jubilaire
- jubilé
- anniversaire
🇪🇸 jubileo
- aniversario
- celebración
🇹🇷 jübile
- kutlama
- yıldönümü
🇰🇷 주빌리
- 기념일
- 축하
🇸🇦 يوبيل
- احتفال
- ذكرى
🇨🇿 jubileum
- výročí
- oslava
🇸🇰 jubileum
- výročie
- oslava
🇨🇳 jubileum
- 纪念日
- 庆典
🇸🇮 jubilej
- obletnica
- praznovanje
🇮🇸 jubileum
- afmæli
- hátíð
🇰🇿 юбилей
- мереке
- той
🇬🇪 იუბილე
- წლისთავი
- ზეიმი
🇦🇿 jubiley
- ildönümü
- bayram
🇲🇽 jubileo
- aniversario
- celebración
Etymology
The term 'jubilee' has its origins in the Latin word 'jubilare,' which means 'to shout for joy.' This Latin term is derived from the Hebrew word 'yovel,' referring to the year of jubilee in biblical times, which occurred every 50 years and was marked by the liberation of slaves and restoration of lands. The concept of a jubilee in the Old Testament signifies a time of rejoicing and social renewal. Over the centuries, the term has evolved to encompass various forms of celebrations and significant anniversaries, extending beyond its biblical roots to include secular milestones historically celebrated in culture, church, politics, and other realms. The modern usage encompasses both personal milestones and broader societal celebrations, reflecting both joy and commemoration.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,433, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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