Vocabulary Entry

saturnalia

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noun

A festival held in ancient Rome in honor of the god Saturn, characterized by feasting, revelry, and the reversal of social roles.

Example Sentences

"During Saturnalia, slaves were allowed to dine with their masters."

"The streets were filled with joy and laughter during the Saturnalia celebrations."

"Many Romans looked forward to Saturnalia as a time of relaxation and merriment."