festum — meaning in English
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English meaning
- banquet noun A large, formal meal held to celebrate a special occasion.
- feast noun A large, often celebratory meal.
- festival noun An organised series of events celebrating a particular theme, art form, or occasion.
- holiday noun A day set aside for a religious, cultural, or national celebration, often free from work.
Senses
festum is used for these senses in English:
- banquet A large celebratory meal; a feast.
- feast A very large meal, often of a ceremonial nature.
- festival An event or series of special events centred on the celebration or promotion of some theme or aspect of the community, often held at regular intervals.
- holiday A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.
- holiday A day declared free from work by the state or government.
banquet — full definition
- noun A large, formal meal held to celebrate a special occasion.
- verb To take part in or host a lavish feast.
feast — full definition
- noun A large, often celebratory meal.
- noun A religious festival or holy day.
- verb To eat a large, lavish meal, often as part of a celebration.