/ˈserəməni/
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Translation
A formal event with fixed steps, held to mark something important like a wedding or a prize.
Word origin
From Latin caerimonia, meaning a religious rite or an act of respect.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- caerimonia
Examples
lasted .
The ceremony is the formal part where the couple get married.
medal .
Prizes and medals are often given out at a ceremony.
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Big events like the Olympics begin with an opening ceremony.
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