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celebration

/sɛlɪˈbreɪʃ(ə)n/
noun
mass noun
1 The action of celebrating an important day or event.
1.1 count noun - A social gathering or enjoyable activity held to celebrate something.

Origin
Early 16th century: from Latin celebratio(n-), from the verb celebrare (see celebrate).

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