august 15
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Definition
Proper noun A specific date on the Gregorian calendar, the fifteenth day of the month of August. It is also the name of a significant feast day in Christianity, particularly in the Roman Catholic tradition, commemorating the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven.
Usage
This term is used primarily to denote the calendar date. In a religious context, it specifically refers to the Feast of the Assumption. - As a date: The meeting is scheduled for August 15. - As a religious feast: Many Catholics attend Mass on August 15 to celebrate the Assumption.
Advanced Usage
- Capitalization: When referring to the religious feast day, it is often capitalized as the "Feast of the Assumption" or "Assumption Day," with "August 15" serving as its date.
- Cultural Observance: In many countries with Catholic traditions, August 15 is a public holiday.
Variants and Related Words
- Assumption of Mary: The full name of the theological event commemorated on this date.
- Feast of the Assumption: A common name for the religious holiday.
- Dormition: The corresponding feast in the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition, which emphasizes the "falling asleep" of the Virgin Mary.
Synonyms
- Assumption Day
- The Fifteenth of August
Related Phrases
- on August 15: Used to specify an event occurring on this date.
- The national holiday falls on August 15.
Noun
- celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church