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thanksgiving

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thanksgiving /θæŋksˈgɪvɪŋ/ noun
thanksgiving
/θæŋksˈgɪvɪŋ/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of THANKSGIVING
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Thanksgiving : the fourth Thursday in November in the U.S. or the second Monday in October in Canada celebrated as a legal holiday for people to be thankful for what they have
◊ People traditionally eat a large meal with family or friends on Thanksgiving.
called also Thanksgiving Day
formal : a prayer that expresses thanks to God