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[ˌsɛrɪˈməʊnɪəl], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- relating to or used for formal religious or public events
(e.g: a ceremonial occasion)
- (of a post or role) conferring or involving only nominal authority or power
(e.g: the largely ceremonial position of Lord Lieutenant of Kent)
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Origin
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late Middle English: from late Latin caerimonialis, from Latin caerimonia ‘religious worship’ (see ceremony)
[ˌsɛrɪˈməʊnɪəl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the system of rules and procedures to be observed at a formal or religious occasion
(e.g: the procedure was conducted with all due ceremonial)
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Origin
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late Middle English: from late Latin caerimonialis, from Latin caerimonia ‘religious worship’ (see ceremony)
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