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A nocturnal festivity with songs and symbolic dances by which the Australian aborigines celebrate events of importance.

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  • The word corroboree is applied equally to the dance, the whole festival, or the actual chant which accompanies the dancing.
  • A corroboree is a ceremonial meeting.
  • "And what is your corroboree for, Jemmy?" enquired John.
  • This evening Fisherman and Jackey showed Wittin corroboree dance.
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