commemoration

A noun referring to a ceremony or event that honors the memory of someone or something, or a formal recognition of meritorious service.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее церемонию или мероприятие, посвященное памяти кого-либо или чего-либо, или официальное признание заслуг.esSustantivo que designa una ceremonia o acto en memoria de alguien o algo, o el reconocimiento oficial de un acontecimiento o persona destacada.frNom désignant une cérémonie ou un événement organisé en mémoire de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose, ou une reconnaissance officielle de mérites.deSubstantiv, das eine Zeremonie oder Veranstaltung zum Gedenken an jemanden oder etwas bezeichnet oder die offizielle Anerkennung von Verdiensten.ptCerimônia ou evento destinado a homenagear ou manter viva a memória de alguém ou algo, ou ato oficial de reconhecimento de méritos.zh指为纪念某人或某事而举行的仪式或活动，或对功绩的正式承认与缅怀。arاسم يدل على مراسم أو فعالية تُقام لإحياء ذكرى شخص أو حدث، أو اعتراف رسمي بمزايا شخص ما.

1. Memorial ceremony B2 formal

   A formal event or ceremony held to honor and remember a person, event, or significant occasion.

   • The town held a commemoration for the soldiers who died in the war.
   • A special commemoration took place at the monument on the anniversary.
   • The commemoration included speeches, music, and a moment of silence.

   ruЦеремония памятиesCeremonia conmemorativafrcérémonie commémorativedeGedenkveranstaltungptCerimônia de memóriazh纪念仪式arمراسم إحياء الذكرى

   Synonyms: memorialobservancetribute

2. Recognition of service B2 formal

   An official acknowledgment or award given to recognize outstanding or meritorious service.

   • The employee received a plaque in commemoration of her 25 years of service.
   • The medal was a commemoration of his bravery during the rescue mission.
   • A ceremony was held in commemoration of the volunteers' contributions.

   ruПризнание заслугesReconocimiento de serviciofrReconnaissance de servicedeAnerkennung von VerdienstenptReconhecimento de serviçoszh表彰arتقدير الخدمة

   Synonyms: accoladeawardcitationcommendationhonorrecognitiontribute

• commemorations plural form
• commemorations' possessive plural form
• commemoration's possessive singular form