Associations to the word «Commemoration»

Wiktionary

COMMEMORATION, noun. The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration designed to honor the memory of some person or event.
COMMEMORATION, noun. Whatever serves the purpose of commemorating; a memorial.

Dictionary definition

COMMEMORATION, noun. A ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something.
COMMEMORATION, noun. A recognition of meritorious service.

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.