jubilee

/ˈdʒubəli/
noun
  1. A special anniversary, especially a 50th or 25th one, or a celebration of that anniversary.
    • My grandparents threw a big party for their golden jubilee.
    • The town held a festival to mark the jubilee of the local library.
    • The queen's diamond jubilee was celebrated with a huge parade.
  2. A time of great joy and celebration.
    • The end of the war was a jubilee for everyone in the country.
    • Winning the championship sent the whole city into a jubilee.
    • The family reunion felt like a jubilee, with laughter and music everywhere.
  3. In some religions, a special year of forgiveness and freedom, often declared by a leader.
    • During the biblical jubilee, slaves were set free and debts were forgiven.
    • The pope declared a jubilee year, offering special blessings to pilgrims.
    • Many people traveled to Rome for the holy jubilee celebration.
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