ENCAENIA Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word encaenia. (close relations)
Definition of ENCAENIA
Best Alternative Words for ENCAENIA
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celebration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event • any joyous diversion • the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual | ||||||||
ceremony | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal event performed on a special occasion • any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way • the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion | ||||||||
commemoration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something • a recognition of meritorious service | ||||||||
festival | nounn | |||||||
noun • a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration • an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place) | ||||||||
festivity | nounn | |||||||
noun • any joyous diversion | ||||||||
observance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of observing; taking a patient look • a formal event performed on a special occasion • the act of noticing or paying attention • conformity with law or custom or practice etc. | ||||||||
ritual | nounn | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals • of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals noun • any customary observance or practice • the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies • stereotyped behavior |