Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A festival is a special occasion or event that involves entertainment, celebrations, and cultural activities, often held to commemorate a specific social or religious function.
Festival
/ˈfestivəl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
This month, he reflected, was a succession of festivals.
Every day was a festival; balls and entertainments followed one another.
The city hosts an annual literary festival in September.
Etymology:
The word festival originated from the Late Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-Norman festival, meaning suitable for a feast, which derives from the Old French fest and Latin festivus, meaning festive.
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