festival
noun [C] /ˈfes.tɪ.vəl/Definition
B1 a special day or period, usually in memory of a religious event, with its own social activities, food, or ceremonies: a Jewish/Christian/Hindu festivalReligious festivalsCelebrations, parties and special occasions B1 an organized set of special events, such as musical performances: a folk/pop/rock festival The Brighton Festival is held every year around May time. the Cannes Film FestivalCelebrations, parties and special occasionsSpecific holidays and festivals
(Definition of festival noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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