Meaning of the word commemoration in English

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commemoration

US /kəˌmem.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /kəˌmem.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

something that is done to remember officially and give respect to a great person or event:

Example:
A set of stamps has been commissioned in commemoration of Independence Day.
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