A jubilee is a special celebration of an important anniversary, often the 25th, 50th, or another major milestone. It can also refer to a time of great rejoicing.
From Old French “jubile”, from Late Latin “jubilaeus” and Hebrew “yōvēl”, originally referring to a special year in ancient Israel when debts were forgiven and slaves were freed. Over time, it shifted from a sacred time of release to a general word for big anniversaries and celebrations.
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