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commemoration

[kəˌmeməˈreɪʃən]

commemoration Definition

  • 1the act of remembering and showing respect for someone or something, especially a person who has died or an important event
  • 2a ceremony or event that is held to remember and show respect for someone or something

Using commemoration: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "commemoration" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The city held a commemoration for the victims of the terrorist attack.

  • Example

    The museum has a special exhibit in commemoration of the artist's life and work.

  • Example

    The statue was erected as a commemoration of the soldiers who died in the war.

commemoration Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for commemoration

Antonyms for commemoration

Phrases with commemoration

  • as a tribute to or in memory of someone or something

    Example

    The concert was held in commemoration of the composer's 100th birthday.

  • a yearly event held to remember and honor a person or event

    Example

    The school holds an annual commemoration for the founder of the institution.

  • a religious service held to remember and honor a person or event

    Example

    The church held a commemoration service for the victims of the natural disaster.

Origins of commemoration

from Latin 'commemoratio', meaning 'remembrance'

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Summary: commemoration in Brief

The term 'commemoration' [kəˌmeməˈreɪʃən] refers to the act of remembering and showing respect for someone or something, often through a ceremony or event. Examples include a commemoration for the victims of a terrorist attack, a museum exhibit in commemoration of an artist's life and work, and a statue erected as a commemoration of soldiers who died in a war. Phrases like 'in commemoration of' and 'annual commemoration' are also common.