commemorative
adjective/kəˈmɛmərətɪv/
Frequency rank: #10,262 most common English word
Meaning
serving to honor or preserve the memory of a person or event.
Example sentence
She bought commemorative coins to remember the historic moon landing.
Synonyms & related words
- memorial
- celebratory
- honorary
- dedicatory
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