ceremonial
[ ser-uh-moh-nee-uhl ]
/ ˌsɛr əˈmoʊ ni əl /
adjective
of, relating to, or characterized by ceremony; formal; ritual: a ceremonial occasion.
used in or in connection with ceremonies: ceremonial robes.
noun
a system of ceremonies, rites, or formalities prescribed for or observed on any particular occasion; a rite.
Roman Catholic Church.
- the order for rites and ceremonies.
- a book containing it.
formal behavior found at, or appropriate to, a certain occasion: the ceremonial of a state banquet.
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ceremonial
/ (ˌsɛrɪˈməʊnɪəl) /
adjective
involving or relating to ceremony or ritual
noun
the observance of formality, esp in etiquette
a plan for formal observances on a particular occasion; ritual
Christianity
- the prescribed order of rites and ceremonies
- a book containing this
Derived forms of ceremonial
ceremonialism, nounceremonialist, nounceremonially, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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