nounπShare(Jewish history) A special year of emancipation supposed to be kept every fifty years, when farming was abandoned and Hebrew slaves were set free."The ancient Israelites observed a jubilee every fifty years, a time of rest for the land and freedom for those held in bondage. "religionhistoryritualtraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 70th anniversary."Our company is planning a big party for its silver jubilee, celebrating 25 years in business. "festivaltimeeventhistorytraditionachievementroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA special year (originally held every hundred years, then fifty, and then fewer) in which remission from sin could be granted as well as indulgences upon making a pilgrimage to Rome."The church announced a special jubilee year, offering a chance for pilgrims to receive indulgences after visiting Rome and seeking remission for their sins. "religionhistorycultureritualtheologyeventholidaytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA time of celebration or rejoicing."The town celebrated its 100-year anniversary with a week-long jubilee. "eventtraditionculturefestivalholidayachievementtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn occasion of mass manumission from slavery."The abolitionist movement fought for a jubilee, where all enslaved people would be freed. "historysocietyeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA period of fifty years; a half-century."The company celebrated its jubilee with a big party and a look back at its history. "historytimeeventtraditionfestivalageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
