thanksgiving
[ thangks-giv-ing ]
/ ˌθæŋksˈgɪv ɪŋ /
noun
the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God.
an expression of thanks, especially to God.
a public celebration in acknowledgment of divine favor or kindness.
a day set apart for giving thanks to God.
(initial capital letter)
Thanksgiving Day.
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British Dictionary definitions for thanksgiving
thanksgiving
/ (ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ, US θæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ) /
noun
the act of giving thanks
- an expression of thanks to God
- a public act of religious observance or a celebration in acknowledgment of divine favours