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juneteenth

/ˌdʒuːnˈtiːnθ/ /ˌdʒuːnˈθiːnθ/

Meanings
proper noun
Also more fully as Juneteenth Day: a holiday celebrated in many states of the United States of America on June 19, commemorating the end of slavery.

Examples :

"Our family always has a barbecue to celebrate Juneteenth. "
history culture nation festival holiday tradition state society government politics race

Related Words

Illustration celebrate

celebrate verb

/ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

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celebrated verb

/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

Illustration holiday

holiday noun

/ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/

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

"Today is a Wiccan holiday!"

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states noun

/steɪts/

A condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time.

"The current economic states are causing many people to worry about job security. "

Illustration slavery

slavery noun

/ˈsleɪvəɹi/ /ˈslævəɹi/

An institution or social practice of owning human beings as property, especially for use as forced laborers.

"The history of slavery in the United States is a dark and important part of American history. "

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commemorating verb

/kəˈmeməˌreɪtɪŋ/ /kəˈmɛməˌreɪtɪŋ/

To honour the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or object.

"On November 11th we commemorate the fallen with a march."

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barbecue noun

/ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/

A fireplace or pit for grilling food, typically used outdoors and traditionally employing hot charcoal as the heating medium.

"We cooked our food on the barbecue."

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family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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fully adverb

/ˈfʊli/

In a full manner; without lack or defect.

"He fully met his responsibilities."

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always adverb

/ˈɔː(l).weɪz/ /ˈɔl.weɪz/

At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.

"Airplanes did not always exist as a form of transportation."

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united verb

/juːˈnaɪtɪd/ /juˈnaɪtɪd/

To bring together as one.

"I hope this song can unite people from all different cultures."

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also adverb

/ˈɔːl.səʊ/ /ˈɔl.soʊ/

(focus) In addition; besides; as well; further; too.

"They had porridge for breakfast, and also toast."