thanksgiving

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
  2. noun a short prayer of thanks before a meal

Etymology

From thanks + giving.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Thanksgiving Day

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