celebration

mastery
UK /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌsɛl.əˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/noun

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Which word is closest in meaning to 'celebration' in this sentence?

The birth of their first grandchild was a cause for celebration throughout the family.