commemoration
pronunciation
How to pronounce commemoration in British English:
UK [kəˌmeməˈreɪʃn]
How to pronounce commemoration in American English:
US [kəˌmeməˈreɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
- a recognition of meritorious service
Word Origin
- commemoration (n.)
- late 14c., "a calling to mind," also "service or church festival commemorating something," from Old French comemoration, from Latin commemorationem (nominative commemoratio) "reminding, mention," noun of action from past participle stem of commemorare "to call to mind," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + memorare "to remind," from memor "mindful of" (see memory).
Example
- 1. Not everyone views the commemoration as a good use of money .
- 2. Join in a religious commemoration of your own faith or belief .
- 3. Besides , the commemoration of july 14th scarcely began in revolutionary spirit .
- 4. He could have landed at minsk , which would have been safer but would have ruined the commemoration ceremony by making the president late .
- 5. At this year 's commemoration of the german attack on gdansk , chancellor angela merkel was warmly welcomed by officials and ordinary poles alike .