anniversary

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  1. noun The annually recurring date of a past event, especially one of historical, national, or personal importance: a wedding anniversary; the anniversary of the founding of Rome.
  2. noun A celebration commemorating such a date.

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  • Given the backdrop of the biggest economic crisis the two sides have experienced since reestablishing relations in 1979, the anniversary has been a time of reckoning for both sides. —  Global Issues News Headlines
  • The biggest event to mark the anniversary was an international conference, organised by the Belgrade Forum for a World of Equals, a non-governmental organisation. —  GlobalResearch.ca
  • Choosing a wedding anniversary gift that wows your husband or wife can rate high on your anxiety list; your anniversary is an occasion where the thought counts even more than the gift. —  Article Source
  • Shakya reiterated that "the anniversary is a very important memorial for the Tibetans". —  The Georgia Straight - News And Views
  • As part of Toronto's 175th anniversary which is celebrated today, the Sun got in touch with some of Toronto's former leaders to ask them what has changed in the city since their time in office. —  Toronto Sun
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  1. Middle English anniversarie, from Medieval Latin (diēs) anniversāria, anniversary (day), from Latin, feminine of anniversārius, returning yearly : annus, year; see at- in Indo-European roots + versus, past participle of vertere, to turn; see wer-2 in Indo-European roots.

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  1. from Latin anniversarius, returning yearly, from annus, a year (see annals), + vertere, turn: see verse.
 

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