🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

ジャンボリー

Pronunciation / Transliteration: janborī

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Jamboree/ˌdʒæm.bəˈriː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"年次ジャンボリーには何千人もの参加者が集まりました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A large celebration or party, often involving a gathering of people for a specific purpose.

    "The annual jamboree attracted thousands of participants from around the world."
  2. 2

    A large-scale event or gathering, especially one organized for a specific group, such as scouts.

    "The scout jamboree featured various activities and competitions for the attendees."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'jamboree' is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, possibly derived from the Swahili word 'jamuhuri', meaning 'freedom' or 'independence'. It was popularized in the context of large gatherings, particularly by the Boy Scouts, to denote a festive gathering of scouts from various regions.

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