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Entertaiment is a broad activity of enjoyment and amusement. It may be anything from an agreeable occupation for the mind to a diversion or amusement: completing a crossword puzzle; attending a performance; taking part in a sporting event; or simply watching television. Entertainment can be of any scale: from an individual selecting and viewing pre-recorded products, to a family gathering enjoying a dinner with music and dance; a wedding celebration; to a performance that can be viewed by thousands of people in different parts of the world.
The word entertain derives from the Medieval Latin intertenere, from the Indo-European root ten, meaning “to hold inside.” It can be used for fun or amusement, but can also serve more serious purposes such as in a ceremony, religious festival, or satire.