commemoration
Translation
commemoration, remembrance, ceremony
Examples
A special commemoration was held for the victims.
A special commemoration was held for the victims.
The coin was issued in commemoration of the event.
The coin was issued in commemoration of the event.
Grammar Patterns
a commemoration of ((sth.)) an event to honour (sth.) A special commemoration was held for the victims.
in commemoration of ((sth.)) as a way to honour (sth.) The coin was issued in commemoration of the event.
Similar Words
Synonyms: remembrance, tribute, ceremony, celebration
Etymology
From the verb 'commemorate' plus the suffix '-ation', which forms nouns of action or result.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'commemorate'. It refers to the act or event of remembering.