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encaenia
[ en-seen-yuh, -see-nee-uh ]
noun
- (used with a plural verb) festive ceremonies commemorating the founding of a city or the consecration of a church.
- (often initial capital letter) (often used with a singular verb) ceremonies at Oxford University in honor of founders and benefactors.
encaenia
/ ɛnˈsiːnɪə /
noun
- rare.a festival of dedication or commemoration
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of encaenia1
Example Sentences
Christ Church was thrilled to host Sir Lenny Henry as he received an honorary degree from the University of Oxford during the annual Encaenia ceremony today!
Encaenia is the ceremony at which the university awards honorary degrees to distinguished men and women, and commemorates its benefactors.
When he attended Encaenia, Oxford's honorary degree-giving ceremony and a great social occasion, his presence did not go unnoticed.
Then they were spot on for their final 12 spellings combined, acing dark-corner-of-the-dictionary stuff like “thymelici,” ”encaenia,” ”skandhas,” ”sdrucciola” and “holluschick.”
Ms Suu Kyi was awarded the degree during Oxford's annual Encaenia ceremony.
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