Commemoration Meaning
/kəˌmɛməˈɹeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of commemorating; an observance or celebration to honor the memory of some person or event.
nounThat which serves the purpose of commemorating; a memorial.
Sentence Examples
April 20 is not a day of festivity, it's a day of commemoration.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the victory included speeches and a fireworks display.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A special coin was made in ____ of the royal wedding.
Word Origin & History
First attested in 1384, in Middle English; inherited from Middle English commemoracioun, from Old French commemoration (French commémoration), from Latin commemorātiō. By surface analysis, commemorate + -ion
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the victory included speeches and a fireworks display.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A special coin was made in ____ of the royal wedding.