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holiday

/ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/

Meanings
noun
A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.

Examples :

"Today is a Wiccan holiday!"
festival religion nation culture holiday tradition event essential

Related Words

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traditionally adverb

/tɹəˈdɪʃənli/

In a traditional manner.

"My family traditionally celebrates birthdays with a big meal. "

Illustration university

university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration government

government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

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observed verb

/əbˈzɜːvd/ /əbˈzɝvd/

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

"From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat."

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celebration noun

/ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeiʃən/

The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.

"The church held a celebration of the Eucharist, a Christian sacrament. "

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equipment noun

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

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holidaying verb

/ˈhɒləˌdeɪɪŋ/ /ˈhɑːləˌdeɪɪŋ/

To take a period of time away from work or study.

""They are holidaying in Italy this summer to relax and see the sights after a long school year." "

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

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agreement noun

/əˈɡɹiːmənt/

An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.

"to enter an agreement;  the UK and US negotiators nearing agreement;  he nodded his agreement."

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national noun

/ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/

A subject of a nation.

"The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty."

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festival noun

/ˈfɛstəvəl/

An event or community gathering, usually staged by a local community, which centers on some theme, sometimes on some unique aspect of the community.

"Our town's annual harvest festival celebrates the local farmers and their crops. "