diamond jubilee

English

Noun

diamond jubilee (plural diamond jubilees)

The diamond anniversary of a coronation, originally the 75 th anniversary of a monarch's rule but now often the 60 th instead.

Usage notes

In English use, especially popularized by the diamond jubilee celebrating the 60th year of Queen Victoria's reign.

Coordinate terms

Translations

60th or 75th anniversary of a coronation — see also diamond anniversary

Norwegian:
Bokmål: diamantjubileum n
Swedish: diamantjubileum n

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