lincoln's birthday

Thân thiện

Lincoln's Birthday is a day when many people learn about his life in school.

Definition

Noun: - A legal holiday in some states of the United States: This term refers to the day designated for commemorating the birth of President Abraham Lincoln, observed on February 12th. It is a day of remembrance.

Usage

• The term is used as a proper noun to name the specific commemorative holiday.
• It is typically used in formal contexts, such as calendars, legal documents, and historical discussions.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Schools and government offices are closed in observance of Lincoln's Birthday.
  • The ceremony for Lincoln's Birthday was held at the memorial.

Advanced Usage

• "observed as Lincoln's Birthday": Used to indicate the official recognition of the day.
  • February 12th is observed as Lincoln's Birthday in several states.

Variants and Related Words

• Presidents' Day: A related federal holiday in the United States that honors multiple presidents, including George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. In many states, Lincoln's Birthday is not a separate holiday but is commemorated as part of Presidents' Day.

Synonyms

• Commemoration day: A day for remembering a person or event.
• Legal holiday: A public holiday established by law.

Related Phrases

• In honor of Lincoln: A phrase describing actions taken to show respect for Abraham Lincoln, often used in the context of this day.
  • The speech was given in honor of Lincoln.

Related Idioms

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Noun

1. the day on which President Abraham Lincoln is remembered

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Lincoln's Birthday
• February 12