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Saturday

/ˈsæt.ər.deɪ/
nounCEFR A1 (Beginner)Top #150 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The day of the week following Friday and preceding Sunday.

    "We usually go to the park on Saturday."
  2. 2

    A day of rest and leisure in many cultures, often associated with social activities.

    "Saturday is a popular day for family gatherings."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'Saturday' originates from the Old English 'Sæternesdæg', which means 'day of Saturn'. This reflects the influence of Roman culture, where Saturday was dedicated to the god Saturn, a practice that dates back to the early medieval period.

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