SECULAR GAMES

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

The centennial rites and games of ancient Rome that marked the commencement of a new generation (100 years representing the longest life in a generation); observances may have begun as early as the 5th century BC and lasted well into the Christian era

Synonyms:

Ludi Saeculares; secular games

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("secular games" is a kind of...):

celebration; festivity (any joyous diversion)

Domain usage:

plural; plural form (the form of a word that is used to denote more than one)

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