Thanksgiving
[thangks-giv-ing] /ˌθæŋksˈgɪv ɪŋ/
noun
1.
the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God.
2.
an expression of thanks, especially to God.
3.
a public celebration in acknowledgment of divine favor or kindness.
4.
a day set apart for giving thanks to God.
5.
(initial capital letter) Thanksgiving Day.
thanksgiving
/ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ; US θæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
noun
1.
the act of giving thanks
2.
an expression of thanks to God
a public act of religious observance or a celebration in acknowledgment of divine favours
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