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Festival

Festival

Beginnernoun

Definition

A celebration or cultural event.

Example

Yaz festivali çok eğlenceli.

The summer festival is very fun.

Etymology

'Festival' is borrowed directly from the French word 'festival,' which itself traces back to Latin. The term gained prominence in Turkey during cultural exchanges in the 20th century.

How & Where It’s Used

'Festival' is used in both formal and informal contexts, often relating to cultural events. It is prevalent in writing about cultural events and is recognized nationwide.

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