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festival

fes·ti·val [ féstəv'l ]


noun  (plural fes·ti·vals)
Definition:
 
1. time of celebration: a day or period of celebration, often one of religious significance

2. program of cultural events: a program or series of performances or other cultural events, usually held at regular intervals, often in one place



adjective 
Definition:
 
appropriate to festival: typical of or appropriate to a festival

[14th century. Via Old French < medieval Latin festivalis< Latin festivus (see festive)]
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