Encaenia Definition

ensēnēə, ensēnyə
noun
A festival commemorating the founding of a city, church, university, etc.
Webster's New World
The annual ceremony commemorating the founding of Oxford University.
Webster's New World

The eight days of celebration for the dedication of the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

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An academic ceremony in which degrees or awards are given out.

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Origin of Encaenia

  • Latin, from Ancient Greek εγκαίνια (enkainia, “a festival of renewal or dedication”).

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