English edit

Etymology edit

Since 1800–1810. Borrowed from Latin memorābilia (things to be remembered), the neuter plural of the word memorābilis (memorable).

Noun edit

memorabilia pl (normally plural; rarely, singular memorabile)

  1. Objects that are connected to or remind their owner of past events.
    Synonym: mementos
    George has a collection of World War II memorabilia.
    • 1981, “Memorabilia”, in Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret, performed by Soft Cell:
      I can't remember / Give me a reminder / I collect, I reject / Memorabilia / Memorabilia
  2. Things worth remembering: noteworthy points.

Translations edit

Latin edit

Adjective edit

memorābilia

  1. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter plural of memorābilis

References edit

  • memorabilia”, in Harry Thurston Peck, editor (1898) Harper's Dictionary of Classical Antiquities, New York: Harper & Brothers

Spanish edit

Noun edit

memorabilia f (plural memorabilias)

  1. memorabilia