first of may
Definition
Noun: - May Day; International Workers' Day: A day observed on May 1st. Its dual significance includes celebrating the arrival of spring (a traditional festival) and, in many countries, honoring workers and the labor movement.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The parade on the first of May celebrated both spring blossoms and workers' rights.
- In many European countries, the first of May is a public holiday.
Advanced Usage
- "May Day": This is the most common synonym and name for the holiday, especially in its labor context.
- The unions organized a large rally for May Day.
Variants and Related Words
- May Day (n): The common name for the holiday observed on the first of May.
- International Workers' Day (n): The formal name emphasizing the labor celebration aspect.
- Labour Day (n): In some countries, a separate holiday for workers; in others, it is synonymous with the first of May.
Synonyms
- May Day
- International Workers' Day
- Labour Day (in specific contexts)
Related Idioms
- No specific idioms are directly formed from the phrase "first of May." The term itself functions as the name of a holiday.
Noun
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observed in many countries to celebrate the coming of spring; observed in Russia and related countries in honor of labor
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