commemoration

noun
UK: /kəˌmeməˈreɪʃən/
US: /kəˌmeməˈreɪʃən/

  1. A ceremony or event to remember a person or event from the past.

    1. The town held a commemoration for its war veterans.
    2. The annual commemoration of the battle will take place next week, drawing many attendees.

  2. The act of showing respect and remembrance for someone or something, often with a special ceremony.

    1. This statue is a commemoration of the city's founder.
    2. The museum's new exhibit serves as a commemoration of the artist's life and work.

Synonyms

dedication memorial observance tribute remembrance
commemoration adjective

  1. Serving as a memorial or reminder of a significant event or person.

    1. The commemoration coins honored the historic event.
    2. A commemoration plaque marks the spot where the famous author was born.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "commemoration" in English means: A ceremony or event to remember a person or event from the past., The act of showing respect and remembrance for someone or something, often with a special ceremony..

The phonetic transcription of "commemoration" is /kəˌmeməˈreɪʃən/ in British English and /kəˌmeməˈreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "commemoration": dedication, memorial, observance, tribute, remembrance.

Example usage of "commemoration": "The town held a commemoration for its war veterans.". More examples on the page.