ceremonial

Definitions


[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:
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:
late Middle English: from late Latin caerimonialis, from Latin caerimonia ‘religious worship’ (see ceremony)




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