commemoration

[kuh-mem-uh-rey-shuh n] /kəˌmɛm əˈreɪ ʃən/
noun
1.
the act of commemorating.
2.
a service, celebration, etc., in memory of some person or event.
3.
a memorial.
4.
(in many Christian churches) a special service or prayer for commemorating the lesser feast on days on which two feasts of unequal rank are celebrated.
Origin
1350-1400; Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin commemorātiōn- (stem of commemorātiō), equivalent to commemorāt(us) (see commemorate) + -iōn- -ion
Related forms
commemorational, adjective
noncommemoration, noun
noncommemorational, adjective
Examples from the web for commemoration
  • The more realistic the image, the better the commemoration of the dead.
  • It was the first nationwide commemoration of the war.
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  • For a long time local people resisted attempts at commemoration.
  • It takes what should be a moment of contemplation and commemoration and turns it into someone's big break.
  • It's also a lively forum for new ideas and a commemoration of the vitality of the art community.
  • Following morning prayers and a commemoration of the dead, the feast begins.
  • commemoration of the saints and prayers for the faithful departed.
British Dictionary definitions for commemoration

commemoration

/kəˌmɛməˈreɪʃən/
noun
1.
the act or an instance of commemorating
2.
a ceremony or service in memory of a person or event
Derived Forms
commemorational, adjective
Word Origin and History for 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).