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ju⋅bi⋅la⋅tion

[joo-buh-ley-shuhn]
–noun
1. a feeling of or the expression of joy or exultation: Their jubilation subsided when they lost the second game.
2. a joyful or festive celebration.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME jubilacioun (< AF) < L jūbilātiōn- (s. of jūbilātiō) a shouting for joy, equiv. to jūbilāt- (see jubilate ) + -iōn- -ion
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ju·bi·la·tion   (jōō'bə-lā'shən)   
n.  
    1. The act of rejoicing.

    2. The condition or feeling of being jubilant.

  1. A celebration or other expression of joy.

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