memorial service — a ceremony held to honor and remember someone who has died
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a ceremony held to honor and remember someone who has died
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈmɔːriəl ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Korean meaning: 고인을 기리고 추모하기 위해 열리는 의식, 추도식
Korean pronunciation: 머**모**리얼 **서**비스
Example Sentences
- The memorial service was so moving that even the tough football coach cried like a baby.
- She organized a beautiful memorial service to celebrate her father's life and achievements.
- The memorial service lasted three hours, which was longer than most Hollywood movies.
memorial service
NOUN//məˈmɔːriəl ˈsɜːrvɪs//
a ceremony held to honor and remember someone who has died
a ceremony held to honor and remember someone who has died
A ceremonial memorial service becomes editorial tribute
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
memorial은 라틴어 'memorialis'에서 유래되었으며, 'memoria(기억)'에서 파생되었습니다. service는 라틴어 'servitium(섬김)'에서 온 말로, 함께 '기억을 위한 섬김의 의식'이라는 의미를 갖게 되었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The memorial service was so moving that even the tough football coach cried like a baby.”
“She organized a beautiful memorial service to celebrate her father's life and achievements.”
“The memorial service lasted three hours, which was longer than most Hollywood movies.”
“Veterans gather every year for a memorial service to honor fallen soldiers.”
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