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fest

/fɛst/

Meanings
  • noun

    A celebration or feast, often held in honor of a specific cultural tradition, religious event, or commemoration.

    - "The town held an annual fest to celebrate their cultural heritage."
    - "The fest was filled with music, food, and dancing."

Synonyms

festival
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fest
best , quest , nest
Variants
List of all variants of fest that leads to same result
fest , fests
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'festus' meaning 'happy, joyful, or festive'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'fest' is derived from the Latin word 'festus', which means 'happy' or 'joyful'.

  2. Fests have been an important part of human culture since ancient times, with evidence of festivals dating back to the earliest civilizations.

  3. In some cultures, it is believed that participating in a fest can bring good luck and blessings.


Related Concepts
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  1. Carnival: A type of fest that often includes parades, music, food, and games, originating from Europe and spreading to various parts of the world.

  2. Harvest Festival: A fest celebrating the gathering of crops and the end of the harvest season, often including food, music, and community activities.


Culture
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Fests have been an integral part of various cultures throughout history, serving as a means to bring communities together, preserve traditions, and celebrate various milestones. They can be found in various forms across the world, including religious festivals, cultural celebrations, and community events.

How to Memorize "fest"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large gathering of people celebrating with music, food, and dancing.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fest' with the idea of a celebration or gathering.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition: 'F' for 'feast', 'E' for 'event', 'S' for 'special', and 'T' for 'together'.


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