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anniversary

/ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/

Meanings
  • noun

    A day or date marked by a repeating event, such as a birthday or wedding anniversary.

  • noun

    The observance of a past event, typically a birthday or wedding.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9014252"
  2. /ˌænəˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1769592"

Synonyms

yearday , yeartide
Rhymes
Words rhyming with anniversary
remembrance , celebrance , dance , chance
Variants
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anniversaries , anniversary
Etymology
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From the Latin annus, meaning 'year', and anniversarius, meaning 'annual'.


Trivia
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  1. The oldest recorded anniversary dates back to ancient Egypt, where pharaohs celebrated their coronation anniversaries.

  2. In China, the seventh wedding anniversary is celebrated with a gift of a bamboo basket.

  3. The anniversary month for a diamond engagement ring is April, representing the durability and strength of the diamond.

  4. In the United States, National Anniversary Day is celebrated on July 11th, a date that can be written as 7/11, which is also the date for the annual 7-Eleven Day promotion.


Related Concepts
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  1. Birthday: A day commemorating the anniversary of a person's birth.

  2. Wedding anniversary: The anniversary of a marriage.


Culture
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An anniversary is a significant day or date marked by the repetition of an event. Anniversaries are often celebrated with gifts, cards, and special activities. In many cultures, anniversaries are considered an important milestone in relationships and marriages.

How to Memorize "anniversary"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a calendar with a date circled, or a cake with candles for a birthday anniversary, or a couple celebrating their wedding anniversary.

  2. associate

    - Associate the anniversary with a special song, a favorite food, or a memorable experience.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym A Day To Remember for 'anniversary' to help remember its meaning.


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