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Meaning of jubilee
A special anniversary or occasion, typically one that happens every 25 or 50 years, to celebrate a significant event.
Etymology of jubilee
The word "jubilee" has its roots in the biblical Hebrew word yōbēl, meaning "ram's horn", referring to the ritual of a ram's horn used to signal a year of jubilee.
In the biblical tradition, a jubilee year, occurring every 50 years, was a time when slaves were to be freed, and debts forgiven.
The term "jubilee" entered Middle English via the Latin iūbilaeus and Old French jubile, initially retaining its biblical connotations before expanding to include other types of celebrations.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A special anniversary of an event, or occasion, typically one that happens every 25 or 50 years, to celebrate a significant event.
- An occasion of great celebration or jubilation, typically to mark the 25th or 50th anniversary, of a monarch's accession, or other event of national or international importance.
Usage Examples
- The queen's diamond jubilee was celebrated with great pomp and ceremony across the nation.
- The company marked its 50th anniversary with a grand jubilee party for its employees and clients.