memorabilia
English meaning: Memorabilia
Definition
Objects that are connected to or remind their owner of past events.
Example
“George has a collection of World War II memorabilia.”
Another example: “The auction house specialises in rare Beatles memorabilia.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A formal-sounding plural noun (it is grammatically plural, from Latin) for collectible objects connected to a person, event, or era. Common in auction, sport, music, and fan contexts. Pronounced 'mem-uh-ruh-BIL-ee-uh'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'memorabilia' (memorable things), the neuter plural of 'memorabilis' (worthy of remembrance), from 'memorare' (to remember).
Synonyms
- collectibles
- souvenirs
- keepsakes
- mementos
Related Words
- collectibles
- souvenirs
- socrates
- auctions
- auction
- ebay
- props
- artifacts
- artefacts
- items
Common Collocations
- sports memorabilia
- film memorabilia
- collect memorabilia
- rare memorabilia
- war memorabilia
- signed memorabilia
Word Forms
memorabilia (plural noun)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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Language information
- Language
- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Indo-European
- Speakers
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