Meaning & use

jubilee

noun·Academic

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A special anniversary of an event, especially one celebrated with great festivity, or the celebration itself.

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The town held a parade to mark the queen's golden jubilee.

The company's fiftieth jubilee brought together former employees from decades past.

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Often paired with a specific number, such as 'silver jubilee' (25th) or 'golden jubilee' (50th).

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