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jubilation (n.)

late 14c., from Old French jubilacion "jubilation, rejoicing," and directly from Late Latin iubilationem (nominative iubilatio) "a shouting for joy," noun of action from past participle stem of iubilare "to let out whoops, shout for joy" (see jubilant).

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Definitions of jubilation from WordNet

jubilation (n.)
a feeling of extreme joy;
Synonyms: exultation / jubilance / jubilancy
jubilation (n.)
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event;
Synonyms: celebration
jubilation (n.)
the utterance of sounds expressing great joy;
Synonyms: exultation / rejoicing
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