Etymology

jubilation

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Today it means: A triumphant shouting of great happiness; rejoicing, especially as celebratory outbursts; a feeling of joyous exultation. Full definition →

Old French jubilacion ← Latin iūbilātiō
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  1. Latin · derived fromiūbilātiō“a shouting for joy”
  2. Old French · derived fromjubilacion
  3. English todayjubilation

From Old French jubilacion, from Latin iūbilātiō (“a shouting for joy”). Cognate with Spanish jubilación (“retirement”).

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