Definitions for Procession
prəˈsɛʃ ənpro·ces·sion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. emanation, rise, processionnoun

   (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

   "the emanation of the Holy Spirit"; "the rising of the Holy Ghost"; "the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son"

2. processionnoun

   the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation

   "processions were forbidden"

3. progress, progression, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motionnoun

   the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. processionnoun

   The act of progressing or proceeding

2. processionnoun

   A group of people or things moving along in an orderly manner, especially if doing so slowly and formally

3. processionnoun

   A number of things happening in sequence (in space or in time)

4. processionverb

   To take part in a procession

5. processionverb

   To honour with a procession

6. Etymology: From processioun, from pourciession, from processio, from procedere, past participle processus; see proceed.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. PROCESSIONnoun

   A train marching in ceremonious solemnity.

   Etymology: procession, Fr. processio, Lat.

   If there be cause for the church to go forth in solemn procession, his whole family have such business come upon them, that no one can be spared. Richard Hooker.

   Him all his train
   Follow’d in bright procession. John Milton.

   ’Tis the procession of a funeral vow,
   Which cruel laws to Indian wives allow. Dryden.

   The priests, Potitius at their head,
   In skins of beasts involv’d, the long procession led. Dryden.

   When this vast congregation was formed into a regular procession to attend the ark of the covenant, the king marched at the head of his people, with hymns and dances. Addison.

   It is to be hoped, that the persons of wealth, who made their procession through the members of these new erected seminaries, will contribute to their maintenance. Addison.

   The Ethiopians held an annual sacrifice of twelve days to the Gods; all that time they carried their images in procession, and placed them at their festivals. William Broome.

2. To Processionverb

   To go in procession. A low word.

   Etymology: from the noun.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Procession

   A procession is an organized body of people walking in a formal or ceremonial manner.

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1. procession

   A procession is a formal, organized, usually ceremonial movement of people or vehicles in a line, often as part of a public event or celebration. It can also refer to the act of moving in an orderly, often ceremonial manner.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Processionnoun

   the act of proceeding, moving on, advancing, or issuing; regular, orderly, or ceremonious progress; continuous course

2. Processionnoun

   that which is moving onward in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a ceremonious train; a retinue; as, a procession of mourners; the Lord Mayor's procession

3. Processionnoun

   an orderly and ceremonial progress of persons, either from the sacristy to the choir, or from the choir around the church, within or without

4. Processionnoun

   an old term for litanies which were said in procession and not kneeling

5. Processionverb

   to ascertain, mark, and establish the boundary lines of, as lands

6. Processionverb

   to march in procession

7. Processionverb

   to honor with a procession

8. Etymology: [F., fr. L. processio. See Proceed.]

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1. Procession

   A procession is an organized body of people walking in a formal or ceremonial manner.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Procession

   prō-sesh′un, n. the act of proceeding: a train of persons in a formal march.—adj. Proces′sional, pertaining to a procession: consisting in a procession.—n. a book of the processions of the Romish Church: a hymn sung during a procession, esp. of clergy in a church.—n. Proces′sionalist.—adj. Proces′sionary.—ns. Proces′sioner (U.S.), a county officer in Tennessee and North Carolina whose duty it is to survey lands; Proces′sioning (U.S.), periodical survey and inspection of boundaries.—Procession of the Holy Ghost (theol.), the emanation of the Holy Spirit from the Father (single procession), or from the Father and Son (double procession). [Fr.,—L.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. procession

   A march in official order. At a naval or military funeral, the officers are classed according to seniority, the chiefs last.

Matched Categories

1. • Collection
   • Group Action
   • Origin
   • Theology

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Anagrams for Procession »

1. scorpiones

How to pronounce Procession?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say Procession in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Procession in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Procession in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Procession in a Sentence

1. Harriet Beecher Stowe:

   Nobody had ever instructed him that a slave-ship, with a procession of expectant sharks in its wake, is a missionary institution, by which closely-packed heathen are brought over to enjoy the light of the Gospel.

2. Amir Farshad Ebrahimi:

   They carry the coffin or perform, for the Islamic Republic, when a member of the Guard or Basij is killed in Syria that’s the beginning of the process. They are brought back for a martyrdom procession. It becomes an outlet for the propaganda of the Islamic Republic.

3. Sally Goodsir:

   It is nearly four meters tall. It’s over seven meters long. It weighs four tons. Because of that it can only be used at a walking pace, which really adds to the majesty and stateliness of this great royal procession, there are very few monarchies which have retained coaches working of this age, and therefore it’s an incredibly special thing to see.

4. Buckingham Palace:

   The couple are delighted to announce an opportunity for 1,200 people from across the United Kingdom to be invited into the grounds of Windsor Castle to share the experience of their special day, the attendees will view the arrival of the congregation and Members of the Royal Family, listen to a live broadcast of the Marriage Service and watch as the Bride and Groom depart St. George’s Chapel at the end of the ceremony. The newly married couple will then undertake a short carriage procession through part of Windsor High Street. The carriage will process through the grounds of Windsor Castle, departing via Castle Hill to proceed along part of the High Street before returning to the Castle via Cambridge Gate.

5. Tongthong Chandransu:

   Because King Mongkut was a monk, he ordered that the procession should visit important Buddhist temples so the new monarch can provide alms to monks.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Procession
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Procession
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Procession
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procession
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Procession
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Procession
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Procession
9. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Procession
10. ^ Usage in printed sources
    https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Procession