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Jubilee

A jubilee is a special anniversary of an event, especially one celebrating a major event such as a royal coronation, the founding of a nation, or another significant historical event. The term is derived from the Hebrew word yovel (יוֹבֵל), which refers to the biblical year of release, a year of rest and freedom occurring every 50 years. In the context of monarchies, a jubilee often marks the length of time a monarch has reigned, such as a silver jubilee for 25 years or a diamond jubilee for 60 years. The concept of a jubilee is also observed in various cultures and languages, such as the French jubilé, the Spanish jubileo, and the German Jubiläum. These celebrations often involve public ceremonies, parades, and other festivities to commemorate the occasion.

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Jubilee
Particular anniversary; in the Bible, the fiftieth
A jubilee is often used to refer to a celebration, commemoration, or anniversary. "Jubilation" for joyful celebration comes from "jubilee". The term comes from the Hebrew Bible, initially concerning a recurring religious observance involving a set number of years, that notably involved freeing of debt slaves. Emperors of ancient Rome customarily marked anniversaries of their rule with celebrations, although they did not use the term "jubilee." Jubilee is also a term used in Roman Catholicism for special years. The term came into English usage from translation of the Bible, together with customary celebration of a reign, and at least since the 19th century is regularly used to denote the celebrations associated with the reign of monarchs after a milestone number of years have passed.
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