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γιορτή — meaning in English

giorti

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English meaning

  • celebration noun A gathering or event held to enjoy and mark a happy occasion.
  • feast noun A large, often celebratory meal.
  • fiesta noun A festive celebration or party, especially one with cultural or religious roots in Spanish-speaking traditions.
  • holiday noun A day set aside for a religious, cultural, or national celebration, often free from work.
  • merrymaking noun Joyful festivities, especially as a celebration.
  • party noun A social gathering held for enjoyment, often with food, drink, and entertainment.

Senses

γιορτή is used for these senses in English:

  • celebration The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
  • celebration A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.
  • feast A very large meal, often of a ceremonial nature.
  • feast day (religion) A religious festival for a particular saint or religious event.
  • holiday A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.
  • merrymaking Joyful festivities, especially as a celebration.

celebration — full definition

  1. noun A gathering or event held to enjoy and mark a happy occasion.
  2. noun The act of expressing joy, pride, or thanks for something.

feast — full definition

  1. noun A large, often celebratory meal.
  2. noun A religious festival or holy day.
  3. verb To eat a large, lavish meal, often as part of a celebration.

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