commemoration

com·mem·o·ra·tion

C0507300 (kə-mĕm′ə-rā′shən)n.1. The act of honoring the memory of or serving as a memorial to someone or something.2. Something that honors or preserves the memory of another.

commemoration

(kəˌmɛməˈreɪʃən) n1. the act or an instance of commemorating2. a ceremony or service in memory of a person or event comˌmemoˈrational adj

com•mem•o•ra•tion

(kəˌmɛm əˈreɪ ʃən)

n. 1. the act of commemorating. 2. a service, celebration, etc., in memory of some person or event. [1350–1400; Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin] com•mem`o•ra′tion•al, adj.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	commemoration - a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or somethingmemorialisation, memorializationceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, observance - a formal event performed on a special occasion; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor"
	2.	commemoration - a recognition of meritorious servicememorial, remembranceepitaph - a summary statement of commemoration for a dead personfestschrift - a collection of writings published in honor of a scholarcredit, recognition - approval; "give her recognition for trying"; "he was given credit for his work"; "give her credit for trying"

commemoration

noun1. ceremony, tribute, memorial service, testimonial A special commemoration for her will be held next week.2. remembrance, honour, tribute a march in commemoration of Malcolm X

commemoration

noun1. The act of observing a day or an event with ceremonies:celebration, observance.2. Something, as a structure or custom, serving to honor or keep alive a memory:memorial, monument, remembrance.

Translations

纪念

commemorate

(kəˈmeməreit) verb1. (of people) to honour the memory of (someone) by a solemn celebration. Once a year we commemorate his death in action by visiting his widow. 慶祝 庆祝2. (of things) to serve as a memorial to (someone or something). This inscription commemorates those who died. 紀念 纪念comˈmemorative (-tiv) adjective 紀念的 纪念的comˌmemorˈation noun 紀念 纪念