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carnival

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of carnival

a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
  • the town's annual Fourth of July carnival
Synonyms of carnival

celebration, fest, festival, festivity, fete (or fête), fiesta, gala, jubilee
Words Related to carnival

jamboree, merriment, merrymaking, rejoicing, revel, revelry

exhibit, exhibition, exposition, fair, show

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  1. Dictionary: Definition of carnival Spanish Central: Translation of carnival Nglish: Translation of carnival for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of carnival for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about carnival

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