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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMerrymaking
/ˈmɛr.iˌmeɪ.kɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of celebrating or enjoying oneself in a lively and festive manner.
"The community organized a merrymaking event to celebrate the harvest festival." - 2
A social gathering characterized by lively festivities and enjoyment.
"The merrymaking at the wedding lasted well into the night."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'merrymaking' originates from the Middle English word 'merie', meaning 'pleasant' or 'joyful', combined with 'making', which refers to the act of creating or engaging in. The word has evolved over centuries to denote festive activities that promote joy and celebration.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Merrymaking" is said worldwide
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fête
Transliteration: fête
"La fête a été pleine de merrymaking et de joie."
Festlichkeit
Transliteration: Festlichkeit
"Die Festlichkeit war voller Merrymaking und Freude."
festa
Transliteration: festa
"La festa era piena di merrymaking e allegria."
celebración
Transliteration: celebración
"La celebración estuvo llena de merrymaking y diversión."
festa
Transliteration: festa
"A festa foi cheia de merrymaking e alegria."
उत्सव
Transliteration: utsav
"उत्सव में merrymaking और खुशी थी।"
庆祝活动
Transliteration: qìngzhù huódòng
"庆祝活动充满了 merrymaking 和欢乐。"
축제
Transliteration: chukje
"축제는 merrymaking과 즐거움으로 가득 차 있었습니다."
祭り
Transliteration: matsuri
"祭りは merrymaking と楽しさでいっぱいでした。"
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