jubilee
noun/dʒuːbɪliː/
Frequency rank: #8,212 most common English word
Meaning
A special anniversary celebration, often marking 25, 50, or 60 years of an event or reign.
Example sentence
The whole town gathered to celebrate the school's golden jubilee with parades and fireworks.
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