Definitions for CARNIVAL
ˈkɑr nə vəlcar·ni·val

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. carnivalnoun

   a festival marked by merrymaking and processions

2. circus, carnivalnoun

   a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment

   "it was so funny it was a circus"; "the whole occasion had a carnival atmosphere"

3. carnival, fair, funfairnoun

   a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. carnivalnoun

   A festive occasion marked by parades and sometimes special foods and other entertainment

2. Carnivalnoun

   The season just before the beginning of the Roman Catholic season of Lent, when New Orleans has its Mardi Gras carnival.

3. Etymology: From carnival

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Carnivalnoun

   The feast held in the popish countries before Lent.

   Etymology: carnaval, Fr.

   The whole year is but one mad carnival, and we are voluptuous not so much upon desire or appetite, as by way of exploit and bravery. Decay of Piety.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Carnival

   Carnival is a Western Christian festive season that occurs before the liturgical season of Lent. The main events typically occur during February or early March, during the period historically known as Shrovetide (or Pre-Lent). Carnival typically involves public celebrations, including events such as parades, public street parties and other entertainments, combining some elements of a circus. Elaborate costumes and masks allow people to set aside their everyday individuality and experience a heightened sense of social unity. Participants often indulge in excessive consumption of alcohol, meat, and other foods that will be forgone during upcoming Lent. Traditionally, butter, milk, and other animal products were not consumed "excessively", rather, their stock was fully consumed as to reduce waste. This festival is known for being a time of great indulgence before Lent (which is a time stressing the opposite), with drinking, overeating, and various other activities of indulgence being performed. For example, pancakes, donuts, and other desserts are prepared and eaten for a final time. During Lent, animal products are eaten less, and individuals have the ability to make a Lenten sacrifice, thus giving up a certain object or activity of desire. Other common features of Carnival include mock battles such as food fights; expressions of social satire; mockery of authorities; costumes of the grotesque body that display exaggerated features such as large noses, bellies, mouths, phalli, or elements of animal bodies; abusive language and degrading acts; depictions of disease and gleeful death; and a general reversal of everyday rules and norms. The Italian tradition of wearing masks dates back to the Venice Carnival in the 15th century, and has been an inspiration in Greek theater and Commedia dell'arte for centuries.The term Carnival is traditionally used in areas with a large Catholic presence, as well as in Greece. In historically Evangelical Lutheran countries, the celebration is known as Fastelavn, and in areas with a high concentration of Anglicans (Church of England/US Episcopal Church), Methodists, and other Protestants, pre-Lenten celebrations, along with penitential observances, occur on Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras. In Slavic Eastern Orthodox nations, Maslenitsa is celebrated during the last week before Great Lent. In German-speaking Europe and the Netherlands, the Carnival season traditionally opens on 11/11 (often at 11:11 a.m.). This dates back to celebrations before the Advent season or with harvest celebrations of St. Martin's Day.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. carnival

   A carnival is a public celebration or event that typically involves activities such as entertainment, performances, games, rides, parades, contests, and food and drink, often held annually and with a festive atmosphere. It is often associated with costumes, masks and vibrant decorations. Carnivals are generally associated with religious or cultural celebrations and are celebrated in many different ways around the world.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Carnivalnoun

   a festival celebrated with merriment and revelry in Roman Gatholic countries during the week before Lent, esp. at Rome and Naples, during a few days (three to ten) before Lent, ending with Shrove Tuesday

2. Carnivalnoun

   any merrymaking, feasting, or masquerading, especially when overstepping the bounds of decorum; a time of riotous excess

3. Etymology: [It. carnevale, prob. for older carnelevale, prop., the putting away of meat; fr. L. caro, carnis, flesh + levare to take away, lift up, fr. levis light.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Carnival

   Carnival, Carnaval, or Carnivale is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during February. Carnival typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask and public street party. People often dress up or masquerade during the celebrations, which mark an overturning of daily life. Carnival is traditionally held in areas with a large Catholic and, to a lesser extent, Eastern Orthodox makeup. Protestant areas usually do not have Carnival celebrations or have modified traditions, such as the Danish Carnival or other Shrove Tuesday events. Conversely, the Philippines, a predominantly Roman Catholic country, does not have Carnival celebrations as they are more culturally influenced by neighboring Asian nations, which do not have Carnival celebrations.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Carnival

   kär′ni-val, n. a feast observed by Roman Catholics just before the fast of Lent: any season of revelry or indulgence: riotous feasting, merriment, or amusement. [It. carnevale—Low L. carnelevarium, apparently from L. carnem levare, to put away flesh.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Carnival

   in Roman Catholic countries the name given to a season of feasting and revelry immediately preceding Lent, akin to the Saturnalia of the Romans.

CrunchBaseRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Carnival

   Carnival Labs are one of the worlds leading iPhone and mobile device development teams. We’ve been developing applications since the launch of the app store.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CARNIVAL

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Carnival is ranked #107134 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Carnival surname appeared 166 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Carnival.
   
   94.5% or 157 total occurrences were White.

Matched Categories

1. • Disturbance
   • Festival
   • Show

How to pronounce CARNIVAL?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say CARNIVAL in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of CARNIVAL in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of CARNIVAL in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of CARNIVAL in a Sentence

1. Rebekah Gee:

   So New Orleans had its normal level of celebration, which involved people congregating in large crowds and some 1.4 million tourists, we shared drink cups. We shared each other's space in the crowds. We shared floats where we were throwing not just beads but probably coronavirus off Carnival floats to people who caught it and took it with them to where they came from.

2. George Sabra:

   Bashar al-Assad and his regime is the root of the terrorism in Syria, i think what is happening in Vienna these days is a carnival of Middle Eastern states, making statements to meet their interests, not to meet the real problem in Syria.

3. Pastor Blair:

   I am beside myself with frustration that our tax dollars go to promote a drag queen show and safe sex events with carnival games that are obscene and graphic, yet when it comes to something like debating Darwinian evolution or talking about the literal Creation account of Genesis – well that kind of speech must be censored.

4. Marla Dukharan:

   A month before Carnival, that is unheard of.

5. Olga Valles:

   We are lacking in heroes, someone who does something right. This spurs us on, makes carnival more animated.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=CARNIVAL
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Carnival
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=CARNIVAL
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/CARNIVAL
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=CARNIVAL
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=CARNIVAL
9. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Carnival
10. ^ CrunchBase
    https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/carnival
11. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html