THANKSGIVING Definition & Meaning

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thanksgiving

[ thangks-giv-ing ]

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noun

the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God.
an expression of thanks, especially to God.
a public celebration in acknowledgment of divine favor or kindness.
a day set apart for giving thanks to God.
(initial capital letter) Thanksgiving Day.

thanksgiving

/ θæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ; ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ /

noun

the act of giving thanks
1. an expression of thanks to God
2. a public act of religious observance or a celebration in acknowledgment of divine favours

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of thanksgiving¹

First recorded in 1525–35; thank + -s ³ + give ( def ) + -ing ¹( def )

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In his native Argentina, churches across the country will hold masses of thanksgiving to mark the anniversary.

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On 27 February, the Prince of Wales was due to give a reading at the thanksgiving service for the late King Constantine of Greece at St George's Chapel in Windsor.

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Cheating wasn’t just a violation of the competitive spirit or a taint on their city’s honor, but a transgression against the gods, for whom the games were held in thanksgiving.

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Before arriving in Nigeria, Prince Harry visited London as part of celebrations for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, and attended a service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.

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Prince Harry has arrived at St Paul's Cathedral in London for a thanksgiving service for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

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