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Entertaiment refers to any activity that holds an audience’s attention or sustains their focus for a prolonged time. It can take many forms, from a simple film or television viewing experience; to banquets for two; to parties for many; to performances intended for a wide-ranging public. It can amuse and entertain, but may also hold a deeper significance, such as in ceremony, celebration, religious festival, or satire.
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