Commemorative

Meaning

Serving to honour, remember, or mark the memory of a person, event, or anniversary

Origin / Etymology

Latin commemorare (to call to mind) from com- (together) + memorare (to remind)

Synonyms

Memorial Honorific Celebratory

Antonyms

Forgettable Unmarked Disregarded

Example Sentence

"On the 75th anniversary of the Somnath temple reconstruction, the government released a commemorative coin and stamp to mark the civilisational milestone."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS1 Art and Culture and Modern History answers on national symbols, anniversary celebrations, and cultural memory in nation-building.

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