Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌkɒn.sɛl.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/
KK: /kɒnˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/
Definition
A special ceremony where two or more priests celebrate the Eucharist together.
Example
The concelebration of the Mass brought together several priests from the community.
Conversation

Did you hear about the concelebration happening at the church this weekend?

Yeah, I heard it's going to be really special with multiple priests involved.

I think it's great to see different leaders come together for a concelebration.

Absolutely! It really creates a sense of community.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
solitary
individual
separate
Root Explanation
Concelebration → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "celebratio" (from Latin, meaning celebration). The word refers to a celebration that is done together, often in a religious context.
Memory Tip
Think of people coming together ('con-') to celebrate ('celebratio') something special.
Visually Confused Words
noncelebration
celebration
acceleration
nonacceleration
uncelebrating
recelebration
confederation
congelation