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| ==Origin== | | ==Origin== |
| [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] ''anniversarie'', from Medieval Latin ''anniversarium'', from [[Latin]], neuter of ''anniversarius'' returning annually, from ''annus'' year + ''versus'', past participle of ''vertere'' to turn | | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] ''anniversarie'', from Medieval Latin ''anniversarium'', from [[Latin]], neuter of ''anniversarius'' returning annually, from ''annus'' year + ''versus'', past participle of ''vertere'' to turn |
− | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_century 13th Century] | + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_century 13th Century] |
| ==Definitions== | | ==Definitions== |
| *1: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable [[event]]; broadly : a date that follows such an event by a specified period of [[time]] measured in units other than years <the 6-month anniversary of the [[accident]]> | | *1: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable [[event]]; broadly : a date that follows such an event by a specified period of [[time]] measured in units other than years <the 6-month anniversary of the [[accident]]> |
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| *Death anniversary. | | *Death anniversary. |
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− | The Latin phrase ''dies natalis'' ([[literally]] "[[birth]] day") has become a common term, adopted in many languages, especially in [[intellectual]] and [[institutional]] circles, for the anniversary of the founding ("legal or statutory birth") of an institution, such as an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alma_mater alma mater] ([[college]] or other [[school]]). Even in [[ancient]] [[Rome]], we know of the [''dies''] ''Aquilae natalis'' ("birthday of the eagle", anniversary of the official founding of a legion). | + | The Latin phrase ''dies natalis'' ([[literally]] "[[birth]] day") has become a common term, adopted in many languages, especially in [[intellectual]] and [[institutional]] circles, for the anniversary of the founding ("legal or statutory birth") of an institution, such as an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alma_mater alma mater] ([[college]] or other [[school]]). Even in [[ancient]] [[Rome]], we know of the [''dies''] ''Aquilae natalis'' ("birthday of the eagle", anniversary of the official founding of a legion). |
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− | Most countries around the world [[celebrate]] [[national]] anniversaries, for example the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Bicentennial United States Bicentennial]. These could be the date of independence of the nation or the adoption of a new [[constitution]] or form of [[government]]. The important dates in a sitting [[monarch]]'s reign may also be commemorated, an event often referred to as a '[[Jubilee]]'. | + | Most countries around the world [[celebrate]] [[national]] anniversaries, for example the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Bicentennial United States Bicentennial]. These could be the date of independence of the nation or the adoption of a new [[constitution]] or form of [[government]]. The important dates in a sitting [[monarch]]'s reign may also be commemorated, an event often referred to as a '[[Jubilee]]'. |
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− | Anniversaries of nations are usually marked by the number of years elapsed [[described]] with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anniversary#Latin-derived_numerical_names Latin words] or Roman numerals. | + | Anniversaries of nations are usually marked by the number of years elapsed [[described]] with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anniversary#Latin-derived_numerical_names Latin words] or Roman numerals. |
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| [[Category: General Reference]] | | [[Category: General Reference]] |