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10 Language-to-English DictionariesThanksgiving Dinner
/ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ ˈdɪnər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A meal traditionally held on Thanksgiving Day in the United States and Canada, typically featuring turkey, stuffing, and various side dishes.
"Every year, our family gathers for a Thanksgiving dinner filled with laughter and delicious food." - 2
The celebration or event associated with the Thanksgiving meal.
"The Thanksgiving dinner was a time for family bonding and giving thanks."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Thanksgiving' originates from the Old English 'þanc' meaning 'gratitude' and 'scipe' meaning 'state or condition', evolving through Middle English into its current form. 'Dinner' comes from the Old French 'disner', meaning 'to break the fast', reflecting the meal's significance as a communal gathering.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Thanksgiving Dinner" is said worldwide
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Dîner de Thanksgiving
Transliteration: Deenay de Thanksgiving
"Nous avons eu un dîner de Thanksgiving mémorable cette année."
Erntedankessen
Transliteration: Erntedankessen
"Das Erntedankessen war ein großes Fest mit vielen Gästen."
Cena del Ringraziamento
Transliteration: Chena del Ringraziamento
"La cena del Ringraziamento è un momento di riunione familiare."
Cena de Acción de Gracias
Transliteration: Sena de Akshon de Grasyas
"La cena de Acción de Gracias es una tradición muy esperada."
Jantar de Ação de Graças
Transliteration: Jantar de Ação de Graças
"O jantar de Ação de Graças é uma ocasião especial para a família."
थैंक्सगिविंग डिनर
Transliteration: Thanksgiving Dinner
"हमारे परिवार ने थैंक्सगिविंग डिनर का आनंद लिया।"
感恩节晚餐
Transliteration: Gǎn'ēn jié wǎncān
"我们全家一起享用了感恩节晚餐。"
추수감사절 저녁
Transliteration: Chusugamsajeol Jeonyeok
"가족과 함께 추수감사절 저녁을 즐겼습니다."
感謝祭の夕食
Transliteration: Kanshasai no Yūshoku
"私たちは感謝祭の夕食を家族と一緒に楽しみました。"
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