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name day

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The feast day of the saint after whom one is named.
  2. holy, godly
  3. male saint
  4. Synonym of ticket day.

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Examples

“In Italy, many individuals celebrate⟳ not only their birthday but also their name⟳ day, the feast day of the saint for whom they were named. Celebrations on one's name⟳ day are often as important as those on one's birthday; […]”

CEFR level

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

name dropper name names name of the game name part name plate name reaction

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