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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

  1. noun A large, formal meal held to celebrate a special occasion.
  2. verb To take part in or host a lavish feast.

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.

Related Latin words