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Meaning of Encaenia | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ɛnˈsiːniə

Definitions

  1. The eight days of celebration for the dedication of the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
  2. A festival held to mark the anniversary of the dedication of a church or temple; (especially), of the Temple at Jerusalem.
  3. An academic ceremony in which degrees or awards are given out.
  4. The annual commemoration service of founders and benefactors of Oxford University.

Examples

“I am but just returned from two great shews that have⟳ been exhibited lately the review⟳ at Portsmouth and the encenia at Oxford.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

encainide Encalada encallowing Encamp Encamped Encamping

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