commemoration

Definition of Commemoration in English :

a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something

2. commemoration, memorial, remembrance

a recognition of meritorious service

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Commemoration

noun

1.

the act or an instance of commemorating

2.

a ceremony or service in memory of a person or event

noun

1.

the act of commemorating

2.

a celebration in memory of someone or something

n.

1. The act of honoring the memory of or serving as a memorial to someone or something.

2. Something that honors or preserves the memory of another.