The graduation ceremony
Example: Graduation ceremony celebrates students completing their studies
Definition
"The graduation ceremony" is an event that marks the formal completion of a course of study by students, often involving the conferral of academic degrees or diplomas in front of family, friends, and faculty members.
Etymology
The phrase "the graduation ceremony" comes from the Latin word 'gradus,' meaning 'step,' reflecting the idea of moving up in academic or social status. The term 'graduation' originally referred to the act of granting degrees, while 'ceremony' comes from the Latin 'caerimonia,' meaning a religious or formal rite. Did you know? Graduation ceremonies have been celebrated since medieval times in universities.
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"The graduation ceremony" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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