English Lexicon

Silver Jubilee

/ˈsɪlvər ˈdʒuːbɪli/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
Full Thesaurus

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The 25th anniversary of a significant event, especially a royal or notable occasion.

    "The city held a grand parade to celebrate the silver jubilee of its founding."
  2. 2

    A celebration or commemoration marking the 25th year of a particular event.

    "The organization organized a gala to honor its silver jubilee."

Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum

Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'silver jubilee' originates from the Latin word 'jubilare', meaning 'to shout for joy', and it has been used since the 18th century to denote a 25th anniversary celebration, particularly in relation to royal events.

Quick Vocabulary Retention Check

Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Silver Jubilee"?

Thesaurus & Synonyms Graph

Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Silver Jubilee"

Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.

View "Silver Jubilee" Synonym Map