commemoration

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

commemorate +‎ -ion, from Old French commemoration (French: commémoration), from Latin commemorationem, verb commemorare.

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• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

[edit] Noun

commemoration (plural commemorations)

1. The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration designed to honor the memory of some person or event.
2. Whatever serves the purpose of commemorating; a memorial.

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