festival

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/ˈfɛstəvəl/ English

Definitions

noun

An event or community gathering, usually staged by a local community, which centers on some theme, sometimes on some unique aspect of the community.
In mythology, a set of celebrations in the honour of a god.
Fried cornbread

adjective

Pertaining to a feast or feast-day. (Now only as the noun used attributively.)

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Synonyms

fete fiesta feast festive gala fest shindig celebrate celebration fair pageant birthday get-together jamboree wedding chit

Associated

fringe screened sundance cannes celebrated jury annually celebrating cinema showcase film

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