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Webster 1913 Edition

Jubilation

Juˊbi-la′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
jubilatio
: cf. F.
jubilation
.]
A triumphant shouting; rejoicing; exultation.
“Jubilations and hallelujahs.”
South.

Webster 1828 Edition

Jubilation

JUBILA'TION

,
Noun.
[L. jubilatio. See Jubilee.]
The act of declaring triumph.

Definition 2024

jubilation

jubilation

English

Noun

jubilation ‎(plural jubilations)

  1. A triumphant shouting; rejoicing; exultation.
    • 2011 October 23, Tom Fordyce, “2011 Rugby World Cup final: New Zealand 8-7 France”, in BBC Sport:
      The final whistle triggered scenes of wild jubilation at Eden Park as a nation celebrated a repeat of the outcome from the very first World Cup final in 1987.

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Translations

French

Etymology

Latin iūbilātiō ‎(“a shouting for joy”).

Noun

jubilation f ‎(plural jubilations)

  1. jubilation

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Etymology

From Old French jubilacion, from Latin iūbilātiō ‎(“a shouting for joy”).

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

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