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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

social event go
an event characteristic of persons forming groups

function, affair, occasion, social occasion, social function go
a vaguely specified social event

party go
an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment

fete, feast, fiesta
an elaborate party (often outdoors)

noun.event

2 Subcategories

luau go
an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party (especially one accompanied by traditional foods and entertainment)
potlatch go
a ceremonial feast held by some Indians of the northwestern coast of North America (as in celebrating a marriage or a new accession) in which the host gives gifts to tribesmen and others to display his superior wealth (sometimes, formerly, to his own impoverishment)