'Commemoration day' definitions:

Definition of 'Commemoration day'

From: GCIDE
  • Commemoration \Com*mem`o*ra"tion\, n. [L. commemoratio.]
  • 1. The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration designed to honor the memory of some person or event. [1913 Webster]
  • This sacrament was designed to be a standing commemoration of the death and passion of our Lord. --Abp. Tillotson. [1913 Webster]
  • The commonwealth which . . . chooses the most flagrant act of murderous regicide treason for a feast of eternal commemoration. --Burke. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Whatever serves the purpose of commemorating; a memorial. [1913 Webster]
  • Commemoration day, at the University of Oxford, Eng., an annual observance or ceremony in honor of the benefactors of the University, at which time honorary degrees are conferred. [1913 Webster]