matronalia

/mætrəˈnɛliə/

Definitions

1. noun

A festival in ancient Rome honoring married women, or a day of feasting and celebration for married women.

“The matronalia was a grand occasion in the Roman calendar, where women were treated with great honor and respect.”

Synonyms

  • celebration
  • festival
  • wedding

Antonyms

  • funeral
  • mourning