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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples

psychological feature go
a feature of the mental life of a living organism

event go
something that happens at a given place and time

act, deed, human action, human activity go
something that people do or cause to happen

activity go
any specific behavior

diversion, recreation go
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

celebration, festivity
any joyous diversion

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agon go
a festivity in ancient Greece at which competitors contended for prizes
merrymaking, conviviality, jollification go
a boisterous celebration
feria go
(in Spanish speaking regions) a local festival or fair, usually in honor of some patron saint
festival, fete go
an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)
gala, gala affair, jamboree, blowout go
a gay festivity
Ludi Saeculares, secular games go
the centennial rites and games of ancient Rome that marked the commencement of a new generation (100 years representing the longest life in a generation)
victory celebration go
a celebration following a victory in a battle or sports competition