Commemoration
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˌmɛməˈɹeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Commemoration is a noun meaning The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration to honor the memory of some person or event.
Meaning
The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration to honor the memory of some person or event.
More Meanings
- That which serves the purpose of commemorating; a memorial.
- (religion) The specification of individual saints in the prayers for the dead.
- (UK) The great festival of the Oxford academic year, usually taking place on the third Wednesday after Trinity Sunday.
Example Sentences
in commemoration of
annual commemoration
commemoration ceremony
A statue was built in commemoration of the event.
Word Forms
- commemorations
Synonyms for commemoration
Depending on context, synonyms include remembrance, memorial, memorialization, memorialisation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include memorialization, memorialisation, memorial, remembrance, commemorate, commemorative.
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