Saturnalia (Noun)
Meaning 1
An orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturn.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The ancient Romans would indulge in extravagant feasts and merriment during Saturnalia, a week-long festival in December.
- Saturnalia was a time of social role reversals, where slaves would be treated as equals and even given temporary freedom.
- In the midst of Saturnalia, the streets would be filled with the sounds of laughter, music, and revelry.
- As the Roman Empire expanded, Saturnalia became an opportunity for soldiers to let loose and celebrate with the local populace.
- During Saturnalia, moral restrictions were lifted, and the normally strict social norms were temporarily abandoned in favor of unbridled hedonism.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.