English > celebration: 3 senses > noun 2, act| Meaning | Any joyous diversion. |
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| Synonym | festivity |
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| Narrower | Ludi Saeculares, secular games | The centennial rites and games of ancient Rome that marked the commencement of a new generation (100 years representing the longest life in a generation) |
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| agon | A festivity in ancient Greece at which competitors contended for prizes |
| feria | (in Spanish speaking regions) a local festival or fair, usually in honor of some patron saint |
| festival, fete | An organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place) |
| gala, gala affair, jamboree, blowout | A gay festivity |
| merrymaking, conviviality, jollification | A boisterous celebration |
| victory celebration | A celebration following a victory in a battle / battle or sports competition |
| Broader | diversion, recreation | An activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates / stimulates |
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| Spanish | celebración, edición, festejo, festividad |
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| Catalan | celebració, edició, festivitat |
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| Verbs | celebrate | have a celebration |
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| celebrate | behave as expected during of holidays or rites |
