English Explanatory Dictionary

jubilation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A triumphant shouting; rejoicing; exultation.

Pronunciation

/ˌd͡ʒuːbəlˈeiːʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Y. Dongchen-jubilation.wav

Word forms

jubilation jubilations

Etymology

From Old French jubilacion, from Latin iūbilātiō (“a shouting for joy”). Cognate with Spanish jubilación (“retirement”).

Related words

jubilant jubilance jubilancy jubilate jubilee
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