Entertaiment is a broad term, encompassing any activity intended to bring pleasure and enjoyment to others. It can be as simple as watching television or a film for entertainment, or as elaborate as a banquet, performance, or ceremony. It can be intended for a small group or for an audience of thousands. It can have a lighthearted or serious intent, as in satire or other forms of social commentary. It can even be a form of exercise for the body, or as spiritually challenging as a religious festival.
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