National Day: Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide

Meaning 1：patriotic holiday (National Day)

National Day 🔊

/ˈnæʃənəl deɪ/

A special day when a country celebrates its birth or an important event, usually with a public holiday.

National Day celebration with fireworks and flags

patriotic holiday 🔊

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/ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk ˈhɑːlədeɪ/

A designated day on which a nation commemorates its founding or a significant historical event, often marked by public festivities and a day off from work.

📁 Category：Countries & Government 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

National (Latin 'natio' = birth, tribe) + Day (Old English 'dæg' = daylight).

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a whole nation gathering under the sun (day) to celebrate their shared identity.

📖 Example

Every year on National Day, my family has a special dinner to celebrate our country's birthday. 🔊 Annually on National Day, my family enjoys a special dinner to celebrate our country's birthday.

🔗 Collocations

celebrate National Day – to participate in festivities marking the nation's founding

National Day parade – a public procession held on the national holiday

National Day holiday – the day off work or school granted for the celebration

🔄 Synonyms

Independence Day (n.) – A day celebrating a nation's independence from colonial rule

Founding Day (n.) – A day commemorating the establishment of a country or organization

Republic Day (n.) – A day marking the adoption of a republican constitution or the proclamation of a republic

📖 Cultural Story

National Day originates from the Latin 'natio' (birth) and 'dies' (day). Many countries adopt it to mark independence or unification, often with grand parades.