Discovery Day (Noun)
Meaning
A legal holiday commemorating the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- Columbus' voyage is now remembered in the United States as part of Discovery Day, although many also choose to observe Indigenous Peoples' Day instead.
- On Discovery Day, Americans remember the man who changed history when he discovered America in 1492.
- A traditional way to spend Discovery Day in many places involves spending time with family, either on outdoor adventures or by having large family gatherings.
- Since the mid-20th century, there has been increasing controversy over the legacy of the European explorer Christopher Columbus and his holiday, known as Discovery Day.
- Columbus Day or Discovery Day has become an issue of debate for the public since Columbus's second voyage when many colonizers committed brutal crimes against the Native American populations.