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What is an anniversary?

What is an anniversary? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. Of a significant event, a day that is an exact number of years (to the day) since the event occurred. Often preceded by an ordinal number indicating the number of years that have elapsed since the event.
  2. (loosely) A day subsequent in time to a given event by some (especially significant) factor other than a year (especially as prefixed by the amount of time in question).
  3. (more specifically) Such, where the event is a wedding.
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A stunning portfolio of photographs of the Queen was unveiled today to mark the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
He represented the US at a major public event in Battenberg Square in honour of the anniversary and delivered an address.
The foundation stone was laid by Mrs Brown on June 21, the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession to the throne.
Next week is my one-year anniversary of breaking up with Chris. Goodness, time flies.
Many councils will not be holding special civic functions to mark the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne.
We wish the happy couples many more years of wedded bliss, and congratulate them on their golden wedding anniversary.

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