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saturnalia
saturnalia
/ˌsætərˈneɪliə/
noun
A wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
(
bacchanal
,
bacchanalia
,
debauchery
,
drunken revelry
,
orgy
,
riot
[Archaic]
,
debauch
,
saturnalia
)
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
The city's nightlife is infamous for its wild debauch.
The city's nightlife is infamous for its wild debauch.
Saturnalia
An orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturn
(
Saturnalia
)
an orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturn
Ancient Romans indulged in the festivities of Saturnalia, celebrating with joy and abandon.
Ancient Romans indulged in the festivities of Saturnalia, celebrating with joy and abandon.
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