Gaudeamus

/ɡaʊ.diˈɑː.məs/ noun

Definition

A famous medieval Latin drinking song and student anthem, particularly associated with university life and celebration.

Etymology

From the Latin phrase 'Gaudeamus igitur, dum iuvenes sumus' (Let us therefore rejoice while we are young), dating from the 13th or 14th century, expressing youthful celebration.

Kelly Says

This medieval song is still sung at university graduations worldwide—it's one of the few pieces of Latin that modern people actually know, and it's literally a song about partying while you're young.

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