commemoration

An event or act that honours and remembers a person or an important past event.

• The commemoration begins at noon.
• We attended a commemoration of the war’s end.
• Candles were lit in commemoration of the victims.

How to use it: in commemoration of someone/something (They planted a tree in commemoration of the peace agreement.)

Similar words: remembrance, observance

Common phrases: in commemoration of, commemoration ceremony, annual commemoration

Something made or kept to remember and honour a person or event.

• The plaque is a lasting commemoration.
• This monument serves as a commemoration of their courage.
• They built a stone commemoration of the battle.

How to use it: a commemoration of someone/something (The statue is a commemoration of the town’s founder.)

Similar words: memorial, tribute

Common phrases: lasting commemoration, commemoration of something

The naming of particular saints during prayers for people who have died.

• The priest began the commemoration of saints.
• Their names were read during the commemoration.
• The liturgy includes a commemoration before the final prayer.

How to use it: commemoration of someone (The service included the commemoration of several saints.)

Common phrases: commemoration of saints, liturgical commemoration

A traditional yearly festival at Oxford University.

• They attended Commemoration at Oxford.
• The university prepared for its annual Commemoration.
• Visitors gathered in Oxford for the Commemoration festivities.

Common phrases: Oxford Commemoration, Commemoration ceremony, Commemoration festivities