The ceremony
Example: The ceremony honored the heroes from the old battle.
Definition
"The ceremony" refers to a formal event or series of actions performed according to a set tradition or protocol, often to honor, celebrate, or commemorate an important occasion or person, such as the ceremony honoring heroes from a historic battle.
Etymology
The phrase "the ceremony" derives from the Latin word 'caerimonia,' meaning a religious rite or solemn act. Over time, it evolved in English to describe any formal event marked by ritualistic or traditional acts. Did you know that ceremonies have been integral to human culture for thousands of years, often reinforcing social bonds?
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"The ceremony" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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