in commemoration of vs in memory of

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English, but they have slightly different meanings. 'In commemoration of' is used to mark or celebrate an event or person, while 'in memory of' is used to honor or remember someone who has passed away.

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in commemoration of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to mark or celebrate an event or person.

Use 'in commemoration of' to indicate that something is being done to honor or celebrate a particular event or person.

Examples:

A statue was erected in commemoration of the founder of the city.
The concert was held in commemoration of the musician's birthday.

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In commemoration of what event, however, or in honour of what distinguished personage, the feast was to be given, altogether passed my comprehension.
And in commemoration of that event, the Gay Pride Parade was born. ... an elegant group of statues in commemoration of the heroic and immortal Nelson.

Alternatives:

to commemorate
in honor of
to celebrate
as a tribute to

in memory of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to honor or remember someone who has passed away.

Use 'in memory of' to indicate that something is being done as a tribute or remembrance of a deceased person.

Examples:

A scholarship fund was set up in memory of the professor.
The park was dedicated in memory of the fallen soldiers.

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I do this in memory of my brother.
He spoke of a foundation in memory of your father.
Let us observe a one-minute silence in memory of Giovanni Falcone, magistrate.
The events will culminate with a candlelight vigil in memory of the North Valley High massacre.
Art reflections - group exhibition in memory of Grazia Leoncini.
Though I did purchase a ticket to your tea, in memory of my mother.
I want you to have this, in memory of Lardass.
Last night's jump was supposed to be in memory of Arturo.
Dr and Mrs Liebowitz, $500 in memory of Joel.
But I am planning a special issue in memory of Hannah Baker.
The mother made in memory of her only son.
And Sóti carved these runes in memory of his lord.
A boulder was placed in memory of John Dunbar.
A monument stands on the Mall in memory of Major John MacBride.
And Ketiley had (it raised/made) in memory of her husbandman.
Do this in memory of me.
September 15 is celebrated the Mass in memory of San Mamiliano.
It was raised by Holmvir in memory of his son Þorbjörn.
English translation: Ingifastr had the bridge made in memory of...
They were commissioned by Gulaug in memory of her son Holmi who had died in Langbaraland.

Alternatives:

in honor of
as a tribute to
to remember
as a memorial to

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in commemoration of vs in memory of