phenomenon

noun
/fəˈnɒmɪnən/

Meaning

an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable

Example Sentences

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.

Example Expressions

social phenomenon

Synonyms

occurrence, event, happening, spectacle, marvel

Antonyms

normality, regularity

Collocations

natural phenomenon, rare phenomenon, global phenomenon, scientific phenomenon

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