Etymology

celebration

cel·e·bra·tion
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Today it means: The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament. Full definition →

Old French celebration ← Latin celebratio
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  1. Latin · derived fromcelebratio
  2. Old French · derived fromcelebration
  3. English todaycelebration

From Old French celebration, from Latin celebratio. Equivalent to celebrate + -ion.

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