commemoration
Translation
commemoration, remembrance, ceremony
Examples
A service was held in commemoration of the victims.
A service was held in commemoration of the victims.
The statue is a commemoration of the city's founder.
The statue is a commemoration of the city's founder.
Grammar Patterns
a commemoration of ((sth./sb.)) The statue is a commemoration of the city's founder.
in commemoration of ((sth./sb.)) A service was held in commemoration of the victims.
Similar Words
Synonyms: remembrance, tribute, ceremony
Etymology
From Latin 'com-' (together) + 'memorare' (to bring to mind). It means 'to remember together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'co-memory' – sharing a memory together, which is what a commemoration ceremony does.