Definitions for anniversary
ˌæn əˈvɜr sə rian·niver·sa·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. anniversary, day of remembrancenoun

   the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.3 / 3 votes

1. anniversarynoun

   Of a significant event, a day that is an exact number of years (to the day) since the event occurred. Often preceded by an ordinal number indicating the number of years that have elapsed since the event.

   Today is the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the war.

2. anniversarynoun

   A day subsequent in time to a given event by some (especially significant) factor other than a year (especially as prefixed by the amount of time in question).

3. anniversarynoun

   Such, where the event is a wedding.

   We are celebrating our tenth anniversary today.

4. Etymology: From the Latin adjective anniversarius, "returning yearly", from vertere, "to turn", + annus, "year".

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

1. Anniversaryadjective

   Returning with the revolution of the year; annual; yearly.

   Etymology: anniversarius, Lat.

   The heaven whirled about with admirable celerity, most constantly finishing its anniversary vicissitudes. John Ray.

   They deny giving any worship to a creature, as inconsistent with christianity; but confess the honour and esteem for the martyrs, which they expressed by keeping their anniversary days, and recommending their example. Edward Stillingfleet, Defence.

2. Anniversarynoun

   Etymology: anniversarius, Lat.

   1. A day celebrated as it returns in the course of the year.

   For encouragement to follow the example of martyrs, the primitive christians met at the places of their martyrdom, to praise God for them, and to observe the anniversary of their sufferings. Edward Stillingfleet, Defence of Disc. on Romish Idolatry.

   2. The act of celebration, or performance, in honour of the anniversary day.

   John Donne had never seen Mrs. Drury, whom he has made immortal in his admirable anniversaries. Dryden.

   3.Anniversary is an office in the Romish church, celebrated not only once a year, but which ought to be said daily through the year, for the soul of the deceased. John Ayliffe Parergon.

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1. Anniversary

   Anniversary is a song by American R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!. It was released on September 14, 1993, as the second single from their studio album Sons of Soul (1993). The song was produced by Tony! Toni! Toné! and written by group member Raphael Wiggins and keyboardist Carl Wheeler. The bolero-like slow jam features lush strings and moody violin, and is about a mature, lasting love, with lyrics that bestow warmth and respect upon a female subject. The song became a hit for Tony! Toni! Toné!, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number two on the Hot R&B Singles chart. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for shipments of 500,000 copies in the United States. "Anniversary" was well received by music critics, including Robert Christgau, who named it the 13th best song of 1993. It earned the group Grammy Award nominations for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1994.

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1. anniversary

   An anniversary is a date that is remembered or celebrated because a special or notable event occurred on that date in a previous year. Anniversaries can mark various occasions such as weddings, founding of organizations, historical events, or personal milestones.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Anniversaryadjective

   returning with the year, at a stated time; annual; yearly; as, an anniversary feast

2. Anniversarynoun

   the annual return of the day on which any notable event took place, or is wont to be celebrated; as, the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

3. Anniversarynoun

   the day on which Mass is said yearly for the soul of a deceased person; the commemoration of some sacred event, as the dedication of a church or the consecration of a pope

4. Anniversarynoun

   the celebration which takes place on an anniversary day

5. Etymology: [L. anniversarius; annus year + vertere, versum, to turn: cf. F. anniversaire.]

FreebaseRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. Anniversary

   An anniversary is a day that commemorates or celebrates a past event that occurred on the same date of the year as the initial event. For example, the first event is the initial occurrence or, if planned, the inaugural of the event. One year later would be the first anniversary of that event. The word was first used for Catholic feasts to commemorate saints.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Anniversary

   an-ni-vėrs′ar-i, adj. returning or happening every year: annual.—n. the day of the year on which an event happened or is celebrated: the celebration proper to such, esp. a mass or religious service. [L. anniversarius; annus, a year, and vertĕre, versum, to turn.]

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'anniversary' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4468

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'anniversary' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4350

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'anniversary' in Nouns Frequency: #1748

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of anniversary in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of anniversary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of anniversary in a Sentence

1. Paul Sweeney:

   A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance, and tenacity. The order varies for any given year.

2. Eric Angely:

   David Pottier said of United States. Thepandemic has wreaked havoc across the world, infecting 6.6 million people, killing over 391,000 and devastating economies.It poses a particular threat to the elderly like the surviving D-Day veterans who are in their late nineties or older. It has also affected the younger generations who turn out every year to mark the occasion. Most have been barred from traveling to the windswept coasts of American Normandy. In this photo taken on Thursday, June 4, 2020, two people stop to look at an information board at Omaha Beach in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, American Normandy, France. In sharp contrast to the 75th anniversary of D-Day, this year's 76th will be one of the loneliest remembrances ever, as the coronavirus pandemic is keeping nearly everyone from traveling. ( AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) Some 160,000 soldiers made the perilous crossing from England that day in atrocious conditions, storming dunes which they knew were heavily defended by German troops determined to hold their positions. Somehow, they succeeded. Yet they left a trail of thousands of casualties who have been mourned for generations since. Last year stood out, with U.S. President Donald Trump joining his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron at the American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach. A smattering of veterans were honored with the highest accolades. All across the beaches of American Normandy tens of thousands came from across the globe to pay their respects to the dead and laud the surviving soldiers. The acrid smell of wartime-era jeep exhaust fumes and the rumble of old tanks filled the air as parades of vintages vehicles went from village to village. The tiny roads between the dunes, hedges and apple orchards were clogged for hours, if not days. FILE - In this Thursday, June 6, 2019 file photo, President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, French Donald Trump Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron, watch a flyover during a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day at the American Normandy cemetery, in Colleville-sur-Mer, American Normandy, France. In sharp contrast to the 75th anniversary of D-Day, this year's 76th will be one of the loneliest remembrances ever, as the coronavirus pandemic is keeping nearly everyone from traveling. ( AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) Heading into the D-Day remembrance weekend this year, only the salty brine coming off the ocean on Omaha Beach hits the nostrils, the shrieks of seagulls pierce the ears and a sense of desolation hangs across the regions country roads. Last year this place was full with jeeps, trucks, people dressed up as soldiers.

3. Amit Ray:

   You can plant a tree to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, a promotion or a business success. Tree hugging is a yoga art to connect with nature.

4. Charles de LEUSSE:

   The anniversary of our death, we do it only by the others. (L'anniversaire de notre mort, - On ne le fête que par les autres.)

5. Wayne's World:

   Stacy Happy anniversary, Wayne. Wayne Stacy, we broke up two months ago. Stacy Well, that doesn't mean we can't still go out, does it Wayne Well, it does actually, that's what breaking up is.

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