commemoration

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Noun commemoration has 2 senses

commemoration, memorialization, memorialisation - a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
--₁ is a kind of ceremony, ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, observance

Derived forms: verb commemorate₁, verb commemorate₂
memorial, commemoration, remembrance - a recognition of meritorious service
--₂ is a kind of recognition, credit
--₂ has particulars: epitaph
Derived form: verb commemorate₃