plural commemorations
: something (such as a special ceremony) that is intended to honor an important event or person from the past
Several well-known celebrities attended the commemoration.
A service was held in commemoration of the battle. [=was held to commemorate the battle]
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“Commemoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/commemoration. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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