procession

Meanings

• noun

  A formal procession or parade, typically one involving a group of people or an important figure.

  - "The procession of the Blessed Virgin Mary is an annual event in this town."
  - "The president led the procession at the opening ceremony of the conference."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹəˈsɛʃən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

process

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with procession
recession , cessation , impression

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Variants

List of all variants of procession that leads to same result
procession , processions , processioned , processioning

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Etymology

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From Old French 'procession' or Latin 'procedere' meaning 'to go forth'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest religious procession in the world is the 'Ramathra Melor Holi' in India, which lasts for 21 days.

2. The 'Boyne River' procession in Ireland, held annually on the 12th of July, attracts thousands of participants.

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Related Concepts

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1. Parade: A public procession or display of people, vehicles, animals, and objects.

2. March: A procession on foot, often with a specific purpose or destination.

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Culture

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Processions have been a significant part of various religions, cultural events, and historical occasions. In Christianity, processions are common during religious festivals and ceremonies. In literature, processions have been used to depict grandeur, tradition, and unity.

How to Memorize "procession"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long line of people or vehicles moving in a formal and orderly manner.
   - Visualize a grand procession with music, flags, and colorful attire.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'procession' with 'parade' or 'march'.
   - Think of a religious ceremony or a grand event.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember P-P-P stands for 'Parade, Pilgrimage, or Pageant' to memorize the meaning of procession.

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