memorabilia

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English

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Etymology

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Since 1800–1810. Borrowed from Latin memorābilia (things to be remembered), the neuter plural of the word memorābilis (memorable).

Noun

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memorabilia pl (normally plural; rarely, singular memorabile)

  1. Objects that are connected to or remind their owner of past events.
    Synonym: mementos
    George has a collection of World War II memorabilia.
    • 1981, “Memorabilia”, in Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret, performed by Soft Cell:
      I can't remember / Give me a reminder / I collect, I reject / Memorabilia / Memorabilia
  2. Things worth remembering: noteworthy points.

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Latin

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Adjective

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memorābilia

  1. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter plural of memorābilis

References

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  • memorabilia”, in Harry Thurston Peck, editor (1898), Harper's Dictionary of Classical Antiquities, New York: Harper & Brothers

Spanish

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Noun

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memorabilia f (plural memorabilias)

  1. memorabilia