| Definitions of 'saturnalia' |
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1. (noun) Saturnalia
an orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturn
2. (noun) orgy, debauch, debauchery, saturnalia, riot, bacchanal, bacchanalia, drunken revelry
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
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| Definitions of 'saturnalia' |
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1. saturnalia
the festival of Saturn, celebrated in December, originally during one day, but afterward during seven days, as a period of unrestrained license and merriment for all classes, extending even to the slaves
2. saturnalia
hence: A period or occasion of general license, in which the passions or vices have riotous indulgence
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