What does commemoration mean?
Definitions for commemoration
kəˌmɛm əˈreɪ ʃəncom·mem·o·ra·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
commemoration, memorialization, memorialisationnoun
a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
memorial, commemoration, remembrancenoun
a recognition of meritorious service
Wiktionary
commemorationnoun
The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration designed to honor the memory of some person or event.
commemorationnoun
Whatever serves the purpose of commemorating; a memorial.
Etymology: from commemoration (French: commémoration), from commemorationem, verb commemorare.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Commemorationnoun
An act of publick celebration; solemnization of the memory of any thing.
Etymology: from commemorate.
But that which is daily offered in the church, is a daily commemoration of that one sacrifice which was offered on the cross. Jeremy Taylor, worthy Communicant.
St. Austin believed that the martyrs, when the commemorations were made at their own sepulchres, did join their prayers with the churches, in behalf of those who there put up their supplications to God. Edward Stillingfleet, Def. of Disc. on Rom. Idols.
Commemoration was formerly made with thanksgiving, in honour of good men departed this world. John Ayliffe, Parergon.
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commemoration
Commemoration refers to the act of remembering and honoring a person, group, event, or action. It often involves ceremonies or activities designed to highlight the importance or influence of what is being remembered. This could include celebrations, memorial services, public holidays, or other rituals.
Webster Dictionary
Commemorationnoun
the act of commemorating; an observance or celebration designed to honor the memory of some person or event
Commemorationnoun
whatever serves the purpose of commemorating; a memorial
Etymology: [L. commemoratio.]
Wikidata
Commemoration
Commemorations are a type of religious observance in the Church of England. They are the least significant type of observance, the others being Principal Feasts, Principal Holy Days, Festivals, and Lesser Festivals. Whereas Principal Feasts must be celebrated, it is not obligatory to observe Commemorations. They are always attached to a calendar date, and are not observed if they fall on a Sunday, in Holy Week, or in Easter Week. In Common Worship Commemorations are not provided with collects or indications of liturgical colour. However, they may be celebrated as Lesser Festivals if local pastoral conditions suggest it.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of commemoration in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of commemoration in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of commemoration in a Sentence
It (the commemoration) has become a symbol of sacred closeness between Russia and its people, and in such unity and loyalty to the motherland lies our strength, our confidence, and our dignity.
We have to recognize that one day’s commemoration, no matter how special, is not enough, if Selma taught us anything, it’s that our work is never done.
In recorded telephone conversations, Russian government officials say that the decision about military support rests with the president, the decision is even delayed a week ‘ because there is only one who makes a decision [ … ] the person who is at a summit in France. ’ President Putin at that time, on 5 and 6 June 2014, was at the D Day commemoration in France.
Remembering the crimes, naming the perpetrators, and giving the victims a dignified commemoration, that is a responsibility that does not end, it is not negotiable, and it is inseparable from our country. Being awareof this responsibility is an integral part of our national identity.
President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic:
The Croatian government, and I personally, condemn the crimes of the Ustashe regime, april 22 is a day of remembrance and commemoration to innocent victims of Jasenovac ... I'm sorry that this occasion, instead of paying respect to the victims, is used for politicization that opens new divisions in society. All that not only insults the victims and their families, but also inflicts huge damage on Croatia.
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- напомнянеBulgarian
- GedenkenGerman
- conmemoraciónSpanish
- muistaminen, muistotilaisuusFinnish
- commémorationFrench
- cuimhneachánIrish
- cuimhneachan, cuimhneachadhScottish Gaelic
- conmemoraciónGalician
- 記念Japanese
- یادKurdish
- whakamaumaharatanga, whakamaharatangaMāori
- gedachtenis, herdenkingDutch
- comemoraçãoPortuguese
- пра́зднование, поминове́ниеRussian
- anmaTurkish
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