Jubilee
/ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/noun
A special anniversary of an event, especially one celebrating twenty-five or fifty years of a reign or activity.
Did you know?In ancient Hebrew tradition, the Jubilee year was a time of liberation, forgiveness, and restoration, marking the end of debts and the return of land to its original owners.
Etymological Timeline
Hebrew Bible
Hebrew
יובל (Yovel)
“A ram's horn used to announce the start of the Jubilee year, symbolizing freedom and restoration.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἰουβηλαῖος (ioubēlaios)
“Pertaining to the Jubilee, associated with joyous celebrations.”
Latin
Latin
jubilaeus
“A term for the year of jubilee, emphasizing joy and celebration.”
Old French
Old French
jubilee
“A period of rejoicing or festivity, deriving from Latin.”
Middle English
Middle English
jubilee
“A term used to denote a special anniversary or festivity in a religious context.”
Modern English
English
jubilee
“A term for a commemoration, especially of a significant anniversary, retaining its celebratory essence.”
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