Meaning Of The Word Carnival

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Carnival Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Carnival?

carnival
countable noun: A carnival is a public festival during which people play music and sometimes dance in the streets.
countable noun: A carnival is a travelling show which is held in a park or field and at which there are machines to ride on, entertainments, and games.

carnival in American English
the period of feasting and revelry just before Lent
noun: a traveling amusement show, having sideshows, rides, etc

carnival in British English
noun: a festive occasion or period marked by merrymaking, processions, etc: esp in some Roman Catholic countries, the period just before Lent

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