July 1

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition

Proper noun: - A specific date: "July 1" is the first day of the seventh month in the Gregorian calendar. - A national holiday in Canada: "July 1" is the official date of Canada Day, a federal statutory holiday commemorating the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867.

Usage and Examples

  • As a calendar date:

    • My birthday is on July 1.
    • The fiscal quarter begins July 1.

  • As Canada's national day:

    • In Canada, July 1 is a day of national celebration.
    • We attend a fireworks display every July 1.
Advanced Usage
  • "Dominion Day": This was the former official name for the holiday celebrated on July 1 in Canada, used prior to 1982.
    • Older generations might still refer to July 1 as Dominion Day.
Variants and Related Words
  • Canada Day: The current official name for the national holiday celebrated on July 1.
  • Confederation: The historical act of union commemorated on this date.
  • The first of July: A common spoken variant for the date.
Synonyms
  • Canada Day (when referring specifically to the holiday).
  • The first day of July.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "A July 1 celebration": Specifically refers to an event marking Canada Day.
    • The city hosts a large July 1 celebration at the park.
Noun
  1. a legal holiday in Canada commemorating receiving Dominion status in 1867

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ gần giống