Meaning of commemoration in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kəˌmɛməˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    commemoration

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Latin commemoratio(n-), from the verb commemorare‘bring to remembrance’ (see commemorate)

    Definitions

    1. a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something

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  2. 2. a recognition of meritorious service

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