vigil

Meanings

• Noun

  A vigil is a long wake kept before a dead body or at a shrine or church, especially as a religious observance.

  - "The family held a vigil for their deceased loved one."
  - "During the holy night, the faithful gathered for a vigil at the church."

• Noun or Verb

  A vigil is also a period of close observation, watchfulness, or alertness.

  - "The security guards were on vigil for any suspicious activity."
  - "The team went on a vigil to protect their territory."

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Synonyms

look-out , lookout , qui vive , watch

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vigil
hymnal , dinal , milan

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Variants

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vigil , vigils , vigil candle , vigil candles , vigil light , vigil lights , keep vigil

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Etymology

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The word 'vigil' comes from the Latin word 'vigilia,' meaning 'wakefulness' or 'watch.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'vigil' is also used in astronomy to refer to a period of observation of a celestial body.

2. In medieval Europe, it was common for the dead to be kept in their homes for several days before burial, and the family would hold a vigil to guard the body.

3. The term 'vigilante' comes from the Latin word 'vigilant,' meaning 'wakeful' or 'alert'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vigilance: A state of careful watchfulness and readiness to act in response to a potential threat or danger.

2. Vigilante: A person who takes the law into their own hands and uses force to enforce order or justice, often outside the law.

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Culture

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In various religious and cultural contexts, a vigil can be a time for reflection, prayer, and mourning. It can also be a time for communal gathering and support. In literature, the concept of a vigil has been used in various works, such as 'Macbeth' and 'The Great Gatsby,' to represent watchfulness and anticipation.

How to Memorize "vigil"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people gathered around a dead body or a shrine, keeping a long watch.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vigil' with the idea of watchfulness and keeping a close eye on something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Vigils are Wakeful Observances' or 'Vigils are Watchful Gatherings'.

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