Procession Meaning in English
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Definition
A procession is a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, often for a ceremony, celebration, or religious event.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in formal or ceremonial contexts: religious ('funeral procession', 'wedding procession'), parades, or events. Don't confuse with 'parade' (more for public festivals). Usually describes slow, dignified movement.
Spanish: procesiónPortuguese (BR): procissãoPortuguese (PT): procissãoChinese (Simplified): 游行队伍 - 队列Chinese (Traditional): 遊行隊伍 - 隊列Hindi: Juloos - यात्रा (धार्मिक या औपचारिक जुलूस)Arabic: موكبBengali: মিছিল - শোভাযাত্রা (উৎসব বা ধর্মীয়)Russian: шествие - процессияJapanese: 行列 - プロセッション（儀式や宗教の）Vietnamese: đoàn rước - đoàn diễu hành (nghi lễ)Korean: 행렬 - 퍼레이드(의식, 종교용)Turkish: alayı - kortej - tören geçidiUrdu: جلوس - جلوس (تقریب یا مذہبی)Indonesian: arak-arakan - prosesi
Example Sentences
The procession moved slowly down the street.
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There was a funeral procession this morning.
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The wedding procession was beautiful.
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Hundreds joined the annual Easter procession through the city center.
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We waited as the colorful procession passed by our café.
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The city closed roads for the royal procession arriving this afternoon.
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