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jubilee n

(countable, Jewish history) A special year of emancipation supposed to be observed every fifty years, when farming was temporarily stopped, certain houses and land which had been sold could be redeemed by the original owners or their relatives, and Hebrew slaves set free. (countable, by extension) (Roman Catholicism) A special year (originally held every hundred years, then at more frequent intervals, and now declarable by the Pope at any time and also for periods less than a year) in which plenary indulgences and remission from sin can be granted upon making a pilgrimage to Rome or other designated churches. A major anniversary of an event, particularly the fiftieth (50th) anniversary of a coronation or marriage. (figuratively) (countable) A time for release or restitution. (countable) A time of celebration or rejoicing. (uncountable) Exultation, rejoicing; jubilation. (uncountable) The sound of celebration or rejoicing; shouts of joy. (countable, African-American Vernacular, music, often attributively) A joyful African-American (usually Christian) folk song. (countable, obsolete) A period of fifty years; a half-century. (rare) A fiftieth year. The Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, marking the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne on 6 February 1952, is being celebrated with a special bank holiday weekend from 2 to 5 June 2022. The Queen is the longest reigning British monarch.

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